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Flyers G Dan Vladar activated from IR, set to start vs. Blue Jackets

The Philadelphia Flyers activated starting goaltender Dan Vladar off injured reserve on Wednesday after a two-week stint. He's set to start in net for Wednesday's game against the host Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia coach Rick Tocchet told reporters.

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Flyers activate Dan Vladar off injured reserve

A veteran netminder is ready to return to action. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that goaltender Dan Vladar has been activated from injured reserve.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Flyers To Activate Daniel Vladar

Flyers goaltender Daniel Vladař will start tonight against the Blue Jackets, head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters (including Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer).

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

NHL Predictions: January 28th Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 27

Flyers try to shake off clunker, hit road again vs. Blue Jackets

The Philadelphia Flyers cobbled together five of a possible six points on a just-concluded three-game road trip before putting forth a flat performance at home in their last outing.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Which goalie(s) should top Flyers’ wish list?

Coming off a 4-0 home loss to the New York Islanders, the Philadelphia Flyers failed to gain ground in an airtight playoff race in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / January 27

Flyers' Rookie Finds Ways to Gain Advantage Before Battles Start

Denver Barkey knows he will never overpower NHL defensemen. At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, the Flyers rookie accepts that reality and has built his game around a different approach.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen, Reassign Hunter McDonald

1/26/2026: The Flyers reversed these moves in advance of their game tonight against the New York Islanders, sending McDonald down to AHL Lehigh Valley and activating Ristolainen.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Key Matchups, Injury Report, and More

The Philadelphia Flyers have a 24–17–9 record in the 2025–26 season, sitting just two points out of third place in the Metropolitan Division. Below, you’ll find the team’s schedule and key storylines for the week ahead.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Flyers Vs. Islanders: Preview And More

The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders meet again with both teams coming in from very different emotional places. New York has been steady for most of the season, but its last outing was a tough one as they suffered a 5-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Professor Press Box / January 26

By the Numbers: Back-to-Back Glory—How the Philadelphia Flyers Changed the NHL Map Forever in ’75

From the 1967 expansion until 1973, the Stanley Cup remained the exclusive property of the "Original Six" powerhouses. That tradition finally shattered in 1974 when the Philadelphia Flyers hoisted the trophy.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / January 25

Flyers, Isles face off after polar-opposite results last time out

The Philadelphia Flyers and visiting New York Islanders are in very different moods heading into their Monday evening matchup. The Flyers are coming off perhaps their best win of the season, while the Islanders are aiming to bounce back from arguably their worst performance of the season to date.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Flyers News & Rumors: Bounce Back, Winger Dilemma, & More

After a brutal losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers have life. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look at the team’s bounce back, a winger dilemmna, and how a first-line center and No.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Between the Pipes: The Man Behind the Mask—When the Philadelphia Flyers Had a Wall Named Bernie Parent

The hockey world felt a little quieter on September 21, 2025, with the news that Bernie Parent had passed away at the age of 80. To those outside of Pennsylvania, he was a Hall of Fame goalie, but to the Philadelphia faithful, he was something closer to a guardian saint.

Owen Tippett News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 24

Flyers’ Owen Tippett earns high praise after 2nd career hat trick vs. Avalanche

The Philadelphia Flyers are having an uneven season, but the team has a big reason to celebrate right now. Philadelphia got an outstanding performance from winger Owen Tippett on Friday, against the Colorado Avalanche.

Owen Tippett News / Field Level Media / January 24

Owen Tippett hat trick leads Flyers in blowout of Avs

Owen Tippett had three goals for his second career hat trick and his first of the season, Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 in Denver on Friday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Struggling Flyers face tall task visiting Avalanche

The Philadelphia Flyers were rolling at the beginning of January, but things have turned sour for them. Since beating the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 6, the Flyers have gone 1-5-2.