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Owen Tippett, forward for the Philadelphia Flyers, signed an eight-year, $49.6 million contract with an average annual value of $6.2 million, starting next season. Tippett, who could have become a restricted free agent after this season, has 18 goals and 30 points in 46 games this season. The 24-year-old forward, acquired from the Florida Panthers, is currently on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Owen Tippett to an eight-year, $49.6 million contract extension ($6.2 million AAV) starting with the 2024-25 season. Tippett, 24, has been a key player for the Flyers, leading the team in even-strength goals and shots on goal this season. He was acquired by the Flyers in 2022 from the Florida Panthers and has since made significant contributions to the team.
Flyers players react with amazement and admiration to Owen Tippett's spin-o-rama goal, with defenseman Egor Zamula summing it up as "holy f---." Tippett's teammates and head coach were in awe of the jaw-dropping goal, which quickly went viral on social media. The unguardable play left Dallas defenseman Joel Hanley with no chance, and Tippett's unassuming nature made the celebration even more enjoyable for his teammates.
The Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to five games with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. The team's decision to skip practice for two consecutive days paid off as they outshot Dallas 43-15 and matched their season-best winning streak. Owen Tippett scored two goals, including a highlight-reel move, while Sean Walker, Cam Atkinson, and Scott Laughton also found the back of the net. The Flyers have seven wins over top-10 clubs and have been impressive since mid-November, positioning themselves as a top-10 team in what was seen as a rebuilding season.
The Philadelphia Flyers won their final home game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a 4-3 overtime victory. Owen Tippett scored two goals, including the game-winner with 15.5 seconds left in overtime. Joel Farabee and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Flyers. The victory snapped a seven-game losing streak for the Flyers, who improved to 2-12 in OT. The Flyers have one game left in the season and finished 18-18-5 at home.
Owen Tippett scored his first career NHL hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2. Joel Farabee and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Flyers, while Victor Olofsson scored both goals for the Sabres. The win was a morale-boosting one for the Flyers, who have been struggling recently, and matched their win and point totals from last season. Tippett has been a standout player for the Flyers this season, with three multi-goal games and 21 goals overall.