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Flyers’ Matvei Michkov scratched ahead of Game 5 against Penguins

A noted player will be absent from the Philadelphia Flyers as they try to punch their ticket to the second round. Ahead of Game 5 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinal between the Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, forward Matvei Michkov was revealed to be a scratch.

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What Flyers’ Porter Martone has already learned about the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Porter Martone has been nothing short of a revelation for the Philadelphia Flyers, playing at above a point-per-game pace in his first nine NHL regular season games and continuing to make an impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Porter Martone News / ESPN / April 27

How Porter Martone quickly transformed into a playoff hero for Philly

The rookie joined the team this spring after his college season concluded -- and has been lighting it up in the playoffs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Flyers Expected To Scratch Matvei Michkov In Game 5

While the Philadelphia Flyers had a successful regular season and playoffs, it has not been a good year for Matvei Michkov. According to Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports, Michkov was practicing on the Flyers’ fifth forward unit this morning, meaning he’ll likely be in the press box for Game 5.

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Matvei Michkov News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Discourse Is Getting Out of Hand Again

The Philadelphia Flyers have a 3-1 series lead in their first-round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins—a comfortable spot for the Orange and Black. But after dropping Game 4 by a 4-2 decision, sophomore winger Matvei Michkov has come under fire.

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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.

NHL News / Brotherly Bullies / April 26

No Sweep For Flyers, Back To Pittsburgh For Game 5

PHILADELPHIA – The brooms were out in Philadelphia, but they stayed in the closest as the Penguins forced Game 5. It was a game of momentum swings as the Flyers tried to comeback from multiple goal deficits twice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Goalie switch helps Penguins fight off elimination vs. Flyers

Goalie Stuart Skinner was not the reason the Pittsburgh Penguins entered Saturday's Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers facing a 3-0 series deficit.

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Dan Vladar News / Field Level Media / April 25

Flyers G Dan Vladar to start Game 4 vs. Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar will start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, head coach Rick Tocchet announced.

Dan Vladar News / Field Level Media / April 24

Status of Dan Vladar in doubt as Flyers look to finish off Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series, but the status of goaltender Dan Vladar is unclear heading into Saturday's Game 4 against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

The NHL’s 2 top-selling playoff jerseys will surprise you

The NHL playoffs bring renewed interest every year to cities and teams that have missed postseason excitement in previous years. This is definitely the case in Philadelphia where the Flyers have returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Flyers’ Dan Vladar gets official injury designation for Game 4 vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers are hopeful to have Dan Vladar between the pipes when they aim to sweep the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of their first round series, in what could be a very short Battle of Pennsylvania.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Three key reasons why Flyers have Penguins on brink of a sweep

There aren’t too many of us who had this series going the way it has. With the Philadelphia Flyers in position to complete their first series sweep in

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Porter Martone News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Nobody Saw This Flyers’ Rookie Sensation Dominating the Playoffs

The Stanley Cup Playoffs often bring out the best in players and are widely regarded as the highest level of hockey all season. This postseason has been no exception, with Porter Martone bursting onto the scene early in his NHL career.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Flyers’ Dan Vladar Questionable For Game 4

Philadelphia Flyers starting goaltender Dan Vladar‘s status is in question for game four against the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Rick Tocchet told the media today.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Flyers mascot causes a scene with a bizarre stunt

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is having himself quite a postseason. Introduced in 2018, Gritty is loving the playoff atmosphere, which he hasn’t experienced in several years, as the Flyers missed the NHL playoffs for the previous five seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Penguins furious over Sidney Crosby embellishment penalty

Nothing is going right for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, and things really reached a meltdown on Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to put them in a 3-0 series deficit.

Flyers push Penguins to brink of shocking sweep with Game 3 win

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

Strong second period carries Flyers past Penguins for 3-0 edge

Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen, Nick Seeler and Noah Cates all scored their first career playoff goals to guide the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday and a three-games-to-none series lead.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22

Flyers push Penguins to brink of shocking sweep with Game 3 win

The Philadelphia Flyers are in complete control of their first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and thanks to their 5-2 win on Wednesday night, now have a 3-0 series lead.

Penguins furious over Sidney Crosby embellishment penalty

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Jody Shelley News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

From Penalty Box to Broadcast Booth: The Rise of Jody Shelley as a Top Analyst

Jody Shelley has had one of the more interesting careers of any NHL player. His first game established what was to come in what turned into a 627-game NHL career along with nine postseason games.

Porter Martone News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Flyers’ Porter Martone Is Nearing a Playoff Milestone

After being underdogs entering their first-round series, the Philadelphia Flyers hold a commanding 2–0 lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins heading back to Xfinity Mobile Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Penguins continue to look old and slow against Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers got offense from Porter Martone and Dan Vladar stopped all 27 shots he faced to get the shutout in a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night, giving the Flyers a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup.

Porter Martone News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Flyers’ Martone becomes first teenager to score game-winning goals in first two playoff games

The kid is simply on fire. Thanks to another goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinals, Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone became the first teenager in NHL history to score game-winning goals in each of his first two Stanley Cup Playoff games.