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Winning could be losing, and vice versa, for the Philadelphia Flyers

As the calendar turns to November, we've seen roughly 20% of the Philadelphia Flyers season (17.8% for you sticklers), and the vast majority of it has been ugly.

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Konecny scores in return as Flyers snap 3-game skid

The Philadelphia Flyers came into Sunday afternoon's game against the Utah Mammoth in need of a win. They dropped three of the last four games and were hoping to stop the losing streak.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Needed 6-3 Win Over Mammoth

For kids who didn’t want to put away their Halloween costumes or stop eating candy, October could’ve lasted a little bit longer. For the Philadelphia Flyers, the month couldn’t have ended soon enough.

Travis Konecny News / Field Level Media / November 1

Travis Konecny returns to help Flyers defeat Mammoth

Travis Konecny registered a goal and an assist in his return to the lineup as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the visiting Utah Mammoth 6-3 on Sunday. After missing the last 10 games with a lower-body injury, Konecny helped Philadelphia set a season high for goals while beating Utah for the first time in five all-time meetings.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Flyers Activate Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett

The Philadelphia Flyers will return a pair of top-six forwards tonight against the Utah Mammoth. According to contributor Bill Meltzer, the Flyers have activated Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett from the injured reserve.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Flyers activate Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett off injured reserve

The Philadelphia Flyers are geting some big-time reinforcements up front. On Sunday, the Flyers announced that forwards Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett have been activated off of injured reserve.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / November 1

Flyers getting much needed boost to the lineup as they host Mammoth

The 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season did not start out kind to the Philadelphia Flyers. In their first 15 games, they have only won three. However, it is now a new month, and they are looking to get back on track.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / November 1

There is still time to save the Philadelphia Flyers 2026-27 season

No one really expected the Philadelphia Flyers to be in last place in the Metro Division on the last day of October. The Flyers sit eighth in the Metro with a 3-8-4 mark, good enough for 10 points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Flyers spiraling again as they host inconsistent Mammoth

After a brief stretch of success, the Philadelphia Flyers are mired in another losing streak. The Flyers hope to avoid a fourth straight defeat Sunday when they host the Utah Mammoth, who are seeking a bit of consistency themselves.

NHL News / Broad Street Buzz / October 31

Flyers should take a big swing at Kucherov to pair with Michkov

According to reports from the NHL's top insider Elliotte Friedman, Tampa Bay Lightning's forward Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the organization.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 30

Who benefits from a losing Philadelphia Flyers team

It is too early to write off the Philadelphia Flyers' season, but the writing is on the wall for this being a non-playoff team and a lottery team. The Flyers are looking at a season that isn't going to benefit the team's lore in any way, but it simply can't be a wasted year for the players.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 30

2 injured Flyers players participate in Friday's practice

There hasn't been a whole lot of good news for the Philadelphia Flyers to start the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, but perhaps their fortune may be changing for the month of November.

Matvei Michkov News / Broad Street Buzz / October 30

Michkov's only agenda is to help the Flyers win

The Philadelphia Flyers have been going through it to start the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. They lost their first nine games, then went on a three-game winning streak.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 30

4 games Flyers fans should keep an eye on in November

The Philadelphia Flyers had the worst start to the season. They dropped their first nine games, but then went on a three-game winning streak. However, their last three games of October all resulted in losses.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Philadelphia Flyers Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Defenseman

The Philadelphia Flyers have shown interest in acquiring Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud as they look to strengthen their blue line after a difficult start to the 2026-27 season.

Sean Couturier News / Broad Street Buzz / October 29

Sean Couturier calling the Flyers 'soft' should worry everyone in the organization

All of the goodwill from the Flyers' three-game winning streak has disappeared after they dropped their third straight game. They've lost 12 of their first 15 games, and the questions about who's to blame are only getting louder.

Jacob Gaucher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Flyers Reassign Jacob Gaucher

10/29/26: The Flyers announced that Gaucher has been reassigned back to AHL Lehigh Valley. During his brief stint on the Flyers’ NHL roster, he was able to play in one game for the team.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Flyers feel far away from playoff contention again

The Philadelphia Flyers lost their third game in a row with a 5-2 defeat to the Washington Capitals Wednesday night. The team is now 3-8-4 through their first 15 games of 2026-27, and captain Sean Couturier didn’t hold back after Wednesday’s loss, telling reporters the team has played “soft” at times this season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / October 28

Andre Lacroix, all-time WHA scoring king, dies at 81

Andre Lacroix, an original member of the Philadelphia Flyers who became the World Hockey Association's all-time leading scorer, has died at 81. The NHL announced the passing of the prolific, Quebec-born center on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Philadelphia Flyers Star Has Died

André Lacroix, one of the original Philadelphia Flyers who helped establish the franchise in its earliest NHL years, has died at the age of 81. The club announced the news with a statement that captured both his on-ice contributions and the personal imprint he left on those around him during the organization’s formative seasons.