Dawson Mercer had a goal and an assist, Jesper Bratt had two assists, and Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for the Devils (16-8-1), who lost at home in regulation for the first time this season (9-1-1). New Jersey had won three straight overall, including a 5-0 victory at the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.
“We just didn’t do it consistent enough tonight over 60 minutes,” New Jersey forward Timo Meier said. “We let them get behind us too much, gave up way too many chances. ‘Marky’ came up a couple of times for us, saved us. We had a good push but it wasn’t enough.”
Tippett gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead at 5:18 of the first period, receiving a centering pass from Christian Dvorak on the rush and slipping a backhand by Markstrom stick side. The goal was Tippett’s 100th in the NHL and his 200th career point.
“It’s awesome. I’m not one to really look at milestones but anytime you can get one, it’s cool,” Tippett said. “A lot of credit to the guys in here, we have a lot of fun. Whether it’s me or anyone else, we make sure guys feel special.”
Simon Nemec tied it 1-1 at 12:09. He beat Vladar high with a one-timer off from the high slot off a feed from Bratt.
Michkov put the Flyers ahead 2-1 at 53 seconds of the second period. He came out of the penalty box, skated toward the net and took a pass from Konecny on a 2-on-1 before putting a backhand through Markstrom’s pads.
“You start the period on the power play, a chance to get a hold of the period, if not score just get some positive momentum, and our power play really let us down there,” New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe said. “Did not have the awareness to catch a guy coming out of the box and stay aggressive on it. … It’s the kind of stuff that loses you games.”
Philadelphia pushed it to 3-1 at 3:16. Konecny’s one-timer from the top of the left circle was deflected by Michkov at the edge of the crease.