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Flyers Forward Snaps Month-Long Goal Streak

After going nearly two months without a goal, Philadelphia Flyers forward Nikita Grebenkin secured his second NHL tally against the Vancouver Canucks. The rookie's goal gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead late in the second period.

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Two Jobs, One Mic: Rick Tocchet and the Cost of Being Honest

It has to be one of the most brutal balancing acts in hockey: standing behind a microphone and answering questions that aren’t really about winning games, while knowing that winning games is the actual job.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet’s relationship continues to garner attention despite Flyers’ success

The Philadelphia Flyers are hanging with the best teams in the league, but their success is being overshadowed by the relationship between one of the team’s star players and its bench boss.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 22

Fourth line shines as Flyers end Canucks' winning streak

Dan Vladar made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers received two goals from their fourth line in a 5-2 home victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

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

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet pushes back on Matvei Michkov narrative after Rangers loss

The Philadelphia Flyers are playing their worst hockey of the season at this point in time. Philadelphia has lost five of its last six games, including its most recent contest against the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet’s 'Petey' quote resurfaces after Matvei Michkov frustration

Head coach Rick Tocchet‘s tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers is only 34 games old, but frustration boiled over before the team’s Dec. 22 clash with the Vancouver Canucks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Flyers News & Rumors: Barkey, Ersson, & Dvorak Debate

The Philadelphia Flyers have dropped seven of their last 10 contests, falling to 17–10–7 on the season. While solid, this has them clinging to a playoff spot.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Could the Flyers and Wild be perfect trade partners?

The injury to Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster hit the team hard. Foerster, 23, had 10 goals and 13 points through 21 games this season before the injury.

Aleksei Kolosov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Flyers Reassign Aleksei Kolosov

12/22/25: The Flyers announced Monday morning that they have reassigned Kolosov back to AHL Lehigh Valley. The announcement of Kolosov’s reassignment came with an announcement that Vladar has recovered from his injury and will be available tonight for the team’s game against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 12

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Flyers Making the 2026 Playoffs Would Be for the Best

At the start of this decade, the Philadelphia Flyers were a model of consistency when it came to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Other than a five-year skid from 1990-94, the Flyers never missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons and reached the Final about once a decade.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a holiday reunion between the Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Flyers’ Michkov has heated in-game altercation with coaches Tocchet & Svejkovsky

In a Saturday, Dec. 20 clash with the New York Rangers, the season-long tension between Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers‘ coaching staff briefly boiled over.

Aleksei Kolosov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov On Emergency Basis

Needing an extra goalie following the announcement that Daniel Vladar is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the Flyers have recalled goaltender Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia had an open roster spot so no corresponding move needed to be made.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

Flyers’ Dan Vladar, Christian Dvorak out day-to-day; Denver Barkey to make NHL debut

The Philadelphia Flyers have confirmed that goaltender Dan Vladař (upper body) and forward Christian Dvorak (lower body) are out day-to-day and will miss Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

‘He’s a special player’: Flyers’ Porter Martone chasing revenge at second World Juniors

One of the great mysteries from the 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa was the usage of forward Porter Martone.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Flyers issue statement about radio announcer’s hot mic moment

The Philadelphia Flyers swiftly responded to a controversial hot mic incident involving veteran radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders during Thursday night’s 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Denver Barkey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Flyers Recall Denver Barkey For NHL Debut

The Flyers announced they’ve recalled center prospect Denver Barkey from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. To open a roster spot, the team sent down defenseman Egor Zamula to Lehigh Valley after he cleared waivers earlier Friday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / December 19

Flyers radio broadcaster suspended for inappropriate comment

Philadelphia Flyers radio play-by-play broadcaster Tim Saunders will serve a two-game suspension for a comment he made on the air Thursday during a loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Flyers Announce Suspension After Sabres Game

The Philadelphia Flyers issued a public apology Friday after an inappropriate on-air comment during Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. The team released a statement on X through its official account addressing the incident.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / December 19

Flyers Suspend Radio Broadcaster for Inappropriate Comments

The Philadelphia Flyers announced they've suspended longtime radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders for two games following an inappropriate comment made during the team's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Flyers Suspend Broadcaster After Inappropriate Comments Go Out Live

The Philadelphia Flyers have released a statement regarding the inappropriate comments that were made while their radio broadcast was live on the air, and their play-by-play announcer didn’t realize it.

Egor Zamula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Flyers Place Egor Zamula On Waivers

The Flyers have waived left-shot defenseman Egor Zamula, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Zamula has been a healthy scratch in five straight contests and has only played in 13 out of 32 games on the year.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Flyers GM: Matvei Michkov Has To 'Earn' Larger Role

Matvei Michkov‘s sophomore season hasn’t gotten off to the start he or the Philadelphia Flyers were hoping for. After popping for 63 points (26 goals, 37 assists) as a rookie, expectations were high for the Russian winger to continue his ascent.

Tyson Foerster News / Field Level Media / December 17

Flyers F Tyson Foerster (arm) out five months

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is expected to miss five months following surgery on his right arm, the team announced Wednesday. The timeline would keep Foerster out past the end of the regular season and into the playoffs, should the Flyers qualify.