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Sources: Flyers considering alternatives to replace goaltender Samuel Ersson

It has been 24 months now that Samuel Ersson has struggled mightily in net for the Philadelphia Flyers. With an .858 save percentage and a 3.33 goals against average, Ersson has been costing the Flyers games (in big ways) in his recent outings.

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Flyers’ Criticism of Michkov Is Hypocritical, Self-Destructive & Wrong

The Philadelphia Flyers entered 2025–26 with minimal expectations, yet have been competitive all season long. Their 22–14–8 record has had them in a playoff spot for most of the campaign, even if they have been slipping a bit recently (three-game losing streak).

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 13

Flyers' Offense Goes Quiet in Loss to Lightning

The Philadelphia Flyers, with a depleted and injury-riddled squad, fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second straight game. Tampa defeated Philadelphia 5-1 after a 7-2 victory just two days prior.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

NHL Predictions: January 12th the Tampa Bay Lightning vs the Philadelphia Flyers

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Discussing Extension with Top Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours. As the 2025-26 season progresses, and teams take more action to secure players long-term, one team that has already been active is the Philadelphia Flyers.

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.

Samuel Ersson News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Flyers News & Rumors: First Big Test, Ersson’s Bronx Cheers, & More

The Philadelphia Flyers are still in a playoff spot 43 games in, but they’re hanging on by a thread. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look at the team’s big test ahead, goaltender Samuel Ersson‘s Bronx cheers, and an updated prospect ranking.

Jamie Drysdale News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Flyers Place Jamie Drysdale On Injured Reserve

The Flyers placed defenseman Jamie Drysdale on injured reserve today, per Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer. With six healthy defensemen still on the active roster and a two-game homestand upcoming, there’s no immediate need to fill his roster spot.

Jamie Drysdale News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Flyers place Jamie Drysdale on injured reserve

Concerning news for one of the top young blueliners in the game. On Friday, the Philadelphia Flyers placed defenseman Jamie Drysdale on injured reserve.

Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Flyers’ Dvorak Must Excel in Little Things to Justify New Deal

There was a lot to take in at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Flyers hosted the Anaheim Ducks. There was the unwelcome presence of Cutter Gauthier, which drew groans after he opened the scoring early in the first period, but then raucous jeers when the game’s tenor changed.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: Post-2026 World Junior Championship Edition

The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) has met its conclusion. With six Philadelphia Flyers prospects participating, eyes were all over their guys. In this edition of Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects, we’ll look at how these players’ stocks—as well as the others in the system—have risen and fallen in the last month and change.

Trevor Zegras News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Flyers’ Trevor Zegras Embracing Team Amid New Belief

For a little while, Trevor Zegras was on top of the world. He was the co-cover athlete of EA SPORTS NHL 23, evidently one of the league’s rising stars after racking up the third-most points among under-22 skaters between 2021–22 and 2022–23 (stat via QuantHockey).

Trevor Zegras News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7

Trevor Zegras did not hold back about playing against the Ducks

Trevor Zegras had a night to savor. Zegras put on a show in his first meeting with the Anaheim Ducks since getting traded to the Philadelphia Flyers last offseason.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Flyers' Zegras gives fiery interview after scoring twice against his former team

Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras capped off a memorable game against the Anaheim Ducks, his former team, with a fiery interview.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Zegras One-Ups Gauthier As Flyers Blitz Ducks, 5-2

A few years ago, a Tuesday night game between the Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers would’ve hardly registered on the NHL radar. But two big trades 18 months apart have made this all-orange showdown must-see TV.

Trevor Zegras News / Field Level Media / January 6

Trevor Zegras pots two against old pals as Flyers trounce Ducks

Trevor Zegras scored twice against his former team, lifting the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 home victory over the slumping Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Cam York and Nikita Grebenkin each added a goal and an assist for Philadelphia, which has won five of its last seven games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Flyers making key defenseman available for trade

The Philadelphia Flyers are surprisingly in win-now mode in Rick Tocchet’s first year as head coach. The expectation was that it’d still be another year of rebuilding before they really competed.

Trevor Zegras News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

A New Deal For Flyers Has Fans Watching Trevor Zegras Closely

A recent signing by the Philadelphia Flyers may have tipped their hand on imminent plans for star forward Trevor Zegras. Christian Dvorak’s contract extension wasn’t a huge suprise, but the terms of the deal might have been a tad alarming.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Another domino falls with Christian Dvorak's new deal

Another free-agent domino falls with Flyers forward Christian Dvorak's five-year contract extension

Signed by the Flyers last summer on a one-year deal worth $5.4M, Dvorak has been a strong fit, with 25 points in 39 games so far this season.

Blues reward Alexey Toropchenko with sweet two-year contract extension

Panthers' Seth Jones out week-to-week as injury threatens status for Olympics

Calgary Flames players not thrilled with Zayne Parekh's recent remarks

Vancouver Canucks' top scorer now plays for the Maple Leafs

NHL suspends Jets' Logan Stanley for Brady Tkachuk sucker punch

Sweden breaks gold-medal drought, beats Czechia to win 2026 World Juniors

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / January 3

Denver Barkey scores first career goal as Flyers take down Oilers

Denver Barkey's first NHL tally highlighted a three-goal first period for the Philadelphia Flyers, who beat the host Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday. Travis

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / January 3

Flyers Seek to End Road Trip on Positive Note

As the Philadelphia Flyers wrap up their road trip with a stop in Edmonton, the final game carries extra weight. After a 5–1 loss in Calgary earlier in the week, the Flyers have a chance to steady themselves before heading home, sitting just one point ahead of the Edmonton Oilers in the standings.

Egor Zamula News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29

Flyers May Be Nearing a Decision on Egor Zamula

The Philadelphia Flyers may be approaching a quiet but notable roster shakeup on the blue line, with Egor Zamula’s future in the organization increasingly uncertain.

Porter Martone News / Breakaway on SI / December 28

Team Canada's Porter Martone Apologizes for End-of-Game Behavior

Porter Martone made a mistake, and he knows it. The Team Canada captain issued a public apology after his actions at the end of Canada's 7-5 victory over Czechia on Boxing Day drew criticism and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.