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Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Is One of the NHL’s Hottest Players Entering Postseason

Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Is One of the NHL’s Hottest Players Entering Postseason

The 2025–26 season saw many sour on 21-year-old forward Matvei Michkov. After a stellar rookie showing where he was the Philadelphia Flyers‘ top goalscorer and most efficient point-getter, criticisms about his conditioning emerged.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series

No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series

It will be the first iteration of the Battle of Pennsylvania in the postseason since 2018.

Potential Flyers, Penguins first-round series poised to be another entertaining bout
Kyle Dubas reveals trade he regrets making the most
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Most exciting about Flyers’ playoff berth: the youth got them there

Most exciting about Flyers’ playoff berth: the youth got them there

Six years. That’s how long it took the Philadelphia Flyers to return to the NHL postseason. If we’re talking about playoff hockey actually returning to

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 15
3 Things to Watch as Flyers Return to the Playoffs

3 Things to Watch as Flyers Return to the Playoffs

The regular season concluded for the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night with a whimper, not a bang, and that was totally fine. The Flyers had their breakthrough moment the night before, clinching their first playoff spot in six years in exhilarating fashion.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14
Flyers beat Canadiens for third staight win before playoff opener

Flyers beat Canadiens for third staight win before playoff opener

Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists for the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-2 win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Porter Martone and defenseman Oliver Bonk, in his NHL debut, each had a goal and an assist.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Rasmus Ristolainen finally gets to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Rasmus Ristolainen finally gets to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres will be putting an end to a 14-year playoff drought this season, but a certain ex-Sabre will be ending his own personal drought, too.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14
Flyers Recall Oliver Bonk, Four Others

Flyers Recall Oliver Bonk, Four Others

The Flyers will be resting some talent for tonight’s season finale against the Canadiens after locking up a playoff berth with last night’s win. As such, they announced they’ve called up several reinforcements from AHL Lehigh Valley – including 2023 first-round pick Oliver Bonk, who will be making his NHL debut tonight.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Flyers Secure Playoff Spot With Thrilling Shootout Win

Flyers Secure Playoff Spot With Thrilling Shootout Win

The Philadelphia Flyers were down and out in the standings, so maybe it was fitting that they appeared to be down and out of the biggest game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in eight years.

Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar fires back at doubters after clinching playoff berth

Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar fires back at doubters after clinching playoff berth

The Philadelphia Flyers took a 3-2 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. The victory clinched the Flyers’ first playoff berth since 2020, as the team will finish third in the Metropolitan Division.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot

The Philadelphia Flyers have had some ups and downs this year. However, none of that matters much now. For the first time since 2019-20, the Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / ESPN / April 13

Flyers end playoff drought, Canes tops in East

In front of a frenzied home crowd on Monday night, first-year coach Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers posted a 3-2 shootout win over the Eastern Conference top seed Carolina Hurricanes, securing a playoff berth for the first time since 2020.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / April 13
Flyers nip Canes in shoot-out, clinch first playoff berth in 6 years

Flyers nip Canes in shoot-out, clinch first playoff berth in 6 years

Tyson Foerster scored the only goal of the shootout which featured an extra round to give the host Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Hurricanes in the penultimate game of the regular season for both teams.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Flyers clinch first playoff spot since 2020, will face Penguins in first round

Flyers clinch first playoff spot since 2020, will face Penguins in first round

The Philadelphia Flyers clinched their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2020 with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday evening.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Potential Flyers, Penguins first-round series poised to be another entertaining bout

Potential Flyers, Penguins first-round series poised to be another entertaining bout

There’s still much to be determined about the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff bracket, but the most likely scenario for the 2-3 matchup in the Metropolitan Division is an exciting one.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Are the Flyers ready to become a consistent playoff team?

Are the Flyers ready to become a consistent playoff team?

The Philadelphia Flyers are one win away from making the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and it’s partially been driven by what they hope to be the future of their team.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Win and In, Martone and Michkov, and More

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Win and In, Martone and Michkov, and More

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the final week of the 2025–26 regular season with one goal in mind: win, and they’re in the playoffs. In this week-ahead piece, we look at their clinching scenarios, the excellence of young forwards Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov, and the closing schedule.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12
Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.

Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins
Avalanche coach to miss road trip with facial fractures, corneal abrasion
Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth
The Mammoth are poised for long-term success
Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth
Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Philadelphia Flyers Recall David Jiricek

Philadelphia Flyers Recall David Jiricek

The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman David Jiricek from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The move puts the 2022 No. 6 overall pick in a position to potentially make his Flyers debut in one of the team’s final two regular-season games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Flyers crush Jets to help playoff standing

Flyers crush Jets to help playoff standing

Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers moved closer to securing a playoff berth with a 7-1 win over the host Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

Jack Berglund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Flyers Sign Jack Berglund To Entry-Level Deal

Flyers Sign Jack Berglund To Entry-Level Deal

The Flyers announced Thursday that they’ve signed center prospect Jack Berglund to his entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. It’s a three-year pact that will begin next season, but he’s signed on with AHL Lehigh Valley on an amateur tryout to finish the 2025-26 campaign in North America.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 8
Zegras & Foerster Score Twice As Flyers Inch Closer To Playoff Spot

Zegras & Foerster Score Twice As Flyers Inch Closer To Playoff Spot

Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored twice as the Flyers continued their push for the playoffs with a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. It was their 10th win in their last 11 games on the road.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Ball Exclusives / April 7
Will the Flyers survive the Metro Division chaos?

Will the Flyers survive the Metro Division chaos?

btMajor playoff implications lie ahead for the Philadelphia Flyers, with the team holding the last playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers face off against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday night in a Metro Division showdown.

Porter Martone News / Breakaway on SI / April 3
Flyers' Porter Martone Named CHN's NCAA Rookie of the Year

Flyers' Porter Martone Named CHN's NCAA Rookie of the Year

With the NCAA men's ice hockey season coming to a close with the upcoming Frozen Four championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, it's also the time of year for various accolades to be given to players.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, and he keeps adding to his list of personal milestones. 

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight
Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory
Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing
Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing
Stars make decision on Jim Nill
Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 29
Flyers Expected to Sign Top Prospect Porter Martone

Flyers Expected to Sign Top Prospect Porter Martone

We’re officially on Porter Martone watch. Following Michigan State’s overtime loss to Wisconsin, Martone’s NCAA season has come to an end—and all signs now point toward the Philadelphia Flyers closing in on their prized prospect.

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