Video: Flyers' Max Willman Scores First NHL Goal

Philadelphia Flyers forward Max Willman scored his first NHL goal on Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old retrieved a lose puck in front of the net before beating goaltender Laurent Brossoit top shelf.

Scoring your first @NHL goal while playing in Vegas must feel like hitting the jackpot. 🤑

Congrats to Max Willman of the @NHLFlyers! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/hFzdl9U318
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 11, 2021

Willman is currently aiming to cement himself a spot in Philadelphia's lineup permanently and a goal like this one should help his case. As he continues to get used to the sport's most challenging league, it'll be intriguing to see if his production goes up from here.

Willman has been a primary call-up option for the Flyers this entire season. It is certainly understandable, as he's been playing marvelously when down in the AHL with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In 13 games thus far with the Phantoms, he has a notable eight goals and 10 points. Keep in mind, he had nine goals and 16 points in 30 games last season with them, so his rate of production is going up significantly right now.

Nevertheless, congrats to Max for getting on the board!