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NHL roundup: Flyers win Game 1 of in-state playoff series vs. Penguins

Porter Martone scored a timely goal late for the Philadelphia Flyers, who skated away with a 3-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series on Saturday night.

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Martone, 19, nets winner as Flyers swipe opener

Porter Martone, the Flyers' 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual game winner with 2:37 to play, and Philadelphia outlasted the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, in the opener of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at PPG Paints Arena.

NHL News / EasySportz / April 19

Flyers Stun Penguins in Battle of PA

PITTSBURGH — The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t just steal Game 1. They seized it. Philadelphia stunned the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road with a commanding performance that flipped early expectations and immediately shifted pressure in the series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18

Flyers emerge with win over Penguins in opening tussle of playoff series

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 18

Flyers rookie Porter Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers received a huge boost to their playoff push late in the season when 2025 first-round pick and top prospect Porter Martone left Michigan State and signed his first NHL contract.

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

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NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Flyers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

There are few better things in professional sports than when a pair of historic rivals meet one another in the playoffs with so much on the line. Fans

Matvei Michkov News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

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

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

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

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 14

Flyers Youth Leads Them To Win Over Canadians In Game 82

PHILADELPHIA – Matvei Michkov has three points to lead the Flyers to a 4-2 win in their season finale over the Montreal Canadians. It was his 11th multi-point game of the season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Sick Podcast / April 14

The Habs Wrap Up The Regular Season Tonight VS. Flyers

Tonight is game 82 and the final matchup of the regular season for the Montreal Canadiens (48-23-10), who will be taking on the Philadelphia Flyers (42-27-12).

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

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.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / EasySportz / April 14

The Flyers are Shocking the World

PHILADELPHIA — The drought is over. The wait is done. And the building is alive again. The Philadelphia Flyers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, capping off a gritty, hard-earned 2025-26 season that reestablished the franchise’s identity — and its relevance.

Oliver Bonk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

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

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

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

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 / Field Level Media / April 13

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

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

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

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

David Jiricek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

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.

Jack Berglund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31

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