Cole Knuble Scores Two Goals in Second NHL Game for Flyers

Cole Knuble scored two goals in his second NHL game on Tuesday night, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The rookie forward broke a 0-0 tie in the first period before adding an insurance goal in the third, securing three consecutive wins for the Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers Secure Victory in Buffalo

Less than 15 minutes into the opening period, Knuble converted to put the visitors ahead. Just before the intermission, Trevor Zegras capitalized on a power play in the final minute of the first frame to double the Flyers’ advantage to 2-0.

Buffalo responded late in the second period when Jason Zucker netted a power-play goal for the Sabres. Three minutes into the third period, Knuble found the back of the net for the second time on the evening, restoring a two-goal cushion for Philadelphia.

Flyers rookie Cole Knuble nets first two career goals in 3-1 win over Sabres

In the crease, goaltender Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots to earn the win for the Flyers. Across the ice, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen turned aside 23 of 26 attempts for the Sabres. The result lifted Philadelphia to nine points through 12 games, moving the club into 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings, while Buffalo sits 12th with ten points from ten contests.

A Hockey Lineage Tied to Latvia

Cole Knuble’s father, Mike Knuble, enjoyed a 16-year NHL career spanning from 1996 to 2013, playing 1,068 regular-season games and recording 548 points. The elder Knuble also suited up for the Flyers during his career, alongside stints with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals, winning the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1998.

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The family maintains distinct ties to the Baltic region. Mike Knuble’s parents, Aivars and Māra, were born in Latvia.

Before breaking into the professional ranks, Cole Knuble spent three seasons in the NCAA. He made his American Hockey League debut last season, posting three points in seven games, followed by four points in six games this year. The Flyers selected him in the fourth round with the 103rd overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.