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Flyers rout Devils 5-1, Zegras and Foerster each score twice

Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored twice as the Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday.

Dan Vladar made 23 saves and Philadelphia improved its playoff position with the victory. The Flyers have won three straight and sit four points behind Pittsburgh for second place in the Metropolitan Division.

Zegras and Foerster were the offensive highlights, while Matvei Michkov assisted on both of Foerster's goals. Philadelphia has a road game against Detroit on Thursday.