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Rick Tocchet’s position in the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins first-round series, considering he has been on both sides of the rivalry as a player.

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Flyers’ Dan Vladar gets concerning injury update after huge Game 3 win

The Philadelphia Flyers are one win away from sweeping the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Philadelphia has not won a playoff series since 2020.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22

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

Desperate Senators hope to capitalize on chances in Game 3

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Philadelphia Flyers News / ESPN / April 22

Flyers win G3 to push Pens to brink of elimination

- Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen and Nick Seeler scored three goals on four shots in the second period in Philadelphia's first home playoff game in eight years, pushing the

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How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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.

Trevor Zegras News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Trevor Zegras, Flyers push Penguins to brink of sweep with huge Game 3 win

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, and the games are living up to the hype. One series, in particular, has brought out a ton of emotion and energy.

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

Cutter Gauthier's three-point game sparks Ducks' Game 2 win over Oilers

Desperate Senators hope to capitalize on chances in Game 3

Kings head home in need of turnaround against Avalanche

NHL scores highest ratings in 14 years

Gary Bettman: No plans for NHL to change regular-season points system

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Flyers Recall Five Players

The Philadelphia Flyers have shored up their depth with a series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Philadelphia has recalled forwards Oscar Eklind and Jacob Gaucher, defensemen Helge Grans and Hunter McDonald, and goaltender Carson Bjarnason to serve as black aces.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 21

Flyers return home in search of 3-0 lead over Penguins

In a first-round playoff series between Pennsylvania rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers threw the first punch -- and the second. Holding a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, the Flyers look to take a commanding lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins when the teams reconvene for Game 3 Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Flyers’ summer additions paying off in playoffs

Let’s take a poll: who had the Philadelphia Flyers up 2-0 over the Pittsburgh Penguins with two wins on the road? Bueller, Bueller. Well, if you were one

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

4 Takeaways From Flyers’ Game 2 Win vs. Penguins

You couldn’t have asked for a better start than this. The Philadelphia Flyers will head back to Xfinity Mobile Arena with a 2–0 series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins following back-to-back victories on the road.

Porter Martone News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Flyers’ rookie Porter Martone breaks down his game-winning goal vs. Penguins

Porter Martone has been even better than the Philadelphia Flyers thought he would be when they drafted him sixth overall in 2025. The former OHLer bolted the Canadian Junior ranks to join Michigan State University this season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / ESPN / April 20

Red-hot Flyers shut out Penguins to take 2-0 lead

Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots, rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game as the Flyers shut out the Penguins 3-0 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 21

Flyers Sweep In Pittsburgh, Lead 2-0 Coming Home

Dan Vladar’s first career playoff shutout completed the sweep in Pittsburgh as the Flyers take a 2-0 lead in the series. He made 27 saves in the 3-0 win over the Penguins in Game 2.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Porter Martone continues incredible start with second Stanley Cup Playoff goal

Flyers' Porter Martone continues incredible career start with second Stanley Cup Playoff goal

Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone can't legally buy a beer, and at the rate he's going, he'll never have to. Based on his incredible NHL career start, which continued Monday, he'll have a line of people in Philadelphia ready to pick up his tab.

Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Flyers emerge with win over Penguins in opening tussle of playoff series

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Flyers Recall Oliver Bonk, David Jiricek

The Flyers have recalled defense prospects Oliver Bonk and David Jiricek from AHL Lehigh Valley, the team announced Monday. They will be on hand for the remainder of the postseason if needed after Lehigh Valley saw its season come to an end in its regular-season finale against Charlotte on Sunday, failing to qualify for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

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.

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Flyers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

There are few better things in professional sports than when a pair of historic rivals meet one another in the playoffs with so much on the line. Fans

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 / 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.