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Flyers aspire to 'stop the bleeding' in matinee vs. Kings

The month of January began with two satisfying wins for the Philadelphia Flyers, but it has been mostly downhill from there. The Flyers will try to end the month on a high note when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

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Flyers Could Explore Trade Options For Samuel Ersson

At one point this season, it looked as though the Philadelphia Flyers might be buyers, not sellers, in the lead-up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. First-year head coach Rick Tocchet had the club primed to make a run to the playoffs, a clear step forward in the team’s retooling process.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

What Rasmus Ristolainen Brings to Team Finland’s Defense-First Plan

Olympic rosters are never just a list of the best names. They are a collection of jobs. Somebody has to kill penalties when the game tightens, somebody has to take the ugly defensive-zone draws after an icing, and somebody has to spend a whole shift wrestling the puck off the end boards so the stars can start with possession instead of chasing.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Bruins' Pavel Zacha leaves game with upper-body injury

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha left Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury midway through the second period and did not return.

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

Eight NHL players to watch at the upcoming Winter Olympics

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Samuel Ersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Flyers’ Samuel Ersson leaves game with lower-body injury

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson left Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins after the second period with a lower-body injury. Dan Vladar replaced Ersson between the pipes for the Flyers to begin the third period at TD Garden.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Flyers’ Head Coach in 2026–27 Should Be Phantoms’ John Snowden

Not long ago, the Philadelphia Flyers looked poised to make the playoffs. With the third-best record in the Eastern Conference on Christmas Day, making the postseason for the first time since 2019–20 felt like a legitimate possibility.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29th Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins

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 facing the Boston Bruins.

Dan Vladar News / Field Level Media / January 28

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.

Dan Vladar News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

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).

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

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

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.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

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 / 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.

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown

Just when it looked like the Philadelphia Flyers were back on track, they came crashing back down.

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Garnet Hathaway’s empty-net blunder fuels Mammoth comeback win

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet gives brutal Rodrigo Abols injury update

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently three points outside of the final Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference after recently going through a prolonged losing skid, but they’ll have to continue attempting to battle their way back into a more advantageous position without forward Rodrigo Abols.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Considering Options to Replace Goaltender

It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Goaltending and the Philadelphia Flyers are topics that go hand-in-hand.