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Senators’ Scoring Problem Could Be Solved by Acquiring Flyers’ Michkov

The Ottawa Senators have a pretty significant scoring problem, and it needs to be addressed over the offseason before it hurts them again. If general manager Steve Staios wants to put the Senators over the edge, bringing in Matvei Michkov could be the solution.

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Flyers were right to bench Matvei Michkov – but he still has a part to play

Game 5 has come and gone in Steeltown, and the Sidney Crosby-led bunch are still breathing. Following a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers Monday

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

What Is Michkov’s Future in Philadelphia and Under Rick Tocchet?

The decision by Rick Tocchet to scratch Matvei Michkov in Game 5 has quickly become one of the biggest talking points of the Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins—and it raises real questions about Michkov’s role moving forward.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins

Vladar would like to have back what became the game-winning goal in Game 5.

Penguins avoid elimination, serious Sidney Crosby injury in milestone Game 5 win over Flyers

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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.

Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Flyers’ Dan Vladar vows to learn from Game 5 loss to Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Dan Vladar and his teammates had the chance to eliminate Pittsburgh with a win away from home.

Philadelphia Flyers News / ESPN / April 27

Flyers 'still in a good spot' despite Game 5 loss

Having lost two in a row after leading the series 3-0, the Philadelphia Flyers believe the pressure hasn't shifted onto them despite failing to close out the Pittsburgh Penguins twice in three days, the latest being a 3-2 loss Monday at PPG Paints Arena.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet tips cap to Penguins after Game 5 loss

The Philadelphia Flyers had the chance to eliminate the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. The Flyers failed to sweep Pittsburgh out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 28

Another Bad Bounce Costs Flyers, On To Game 6

The Penguins extended the series and sent it back to Philadelphia after beating the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5. For the third straight game, the Flyers fell behind in the first period.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 29

Penguins avoid elimination, Sidney Crosby injury in Game 5 win

Penguins avoid elimination, serious Sidney Crosby injury in milestone Game 5 win over Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't going quietly.

Knights pull level with Mammoth on Shea Theodore's OT goal

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has reason to be furious with teammates

Bruins’ Zadorov fined for cross-checking Sabres’ Dahlin

Sabres could capture first series win since 2007

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Matvei Michkov News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

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.

Porter Martone News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

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.

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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.

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.

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