The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon at Honda Center with a 3-1 final score. The game also featured the first matchup by former Flyers first-round draft pick Cutter Gauthier,

VOORHEES, N.J. — The process goes something like this: Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella speaks to his team, either collectively or in small groups, and other members of the organization help relay the message to Matvei Michkov, so the rookie forward, who is still learning English, is more aware of what’s transpiring around him.

The Philadelphia Flyers traveled to California for the first time this season, taking on the Anaheim Ducks in a matinee matchup at Honda Center. The Flyers, who had lost four of five games, got 32 saves from Samuel Ersson and a goal by Noah Cates for the fifth consecutive game.