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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
19-year-old drops truth bomb after making history in Flyers playoff debut vs. Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers got a huge win in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Flyers 19-year-old winger Porter Martone was the big hero, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 victory.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
3 Takeaways from Flyers’ 3–2 Game 1 Win vs. Penguins
The underdog (well, now favored) Philadelphia Flyers have to be feeling good after that one. They visited the Pittsburgh Penguins for Game 1 of their first-round 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff series on Saturday, April 18, and came away with a 3–2 win.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 19
Flyers Edge Penguins in Game 1
In the Battle of Pennsylvania at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, the Penguins lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Evgeni Malkin ignited the building with a second-period equalizer, and Bryan Rust brought the Pens within one during a chaotic final minute.
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?
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 19
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.
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.
Porter Martone News / ESPN / April 18
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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