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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / April 20

Dan Vladar, Flyers shut out Penguins for 2-0 series edge

Dan Vladar made 27 saves and Garnet Hathaway had a goal and an assist as the visiting Philadelphia Flyers topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

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

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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 / Field Level Media / April 19

Flyers aim to take 2-0 lead over rival Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers got the best of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1, but both teams understand that the Keystone State rivals are likely headed for a long series.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

19-year-old drops truth bomb after making history in Flyers playoff debut vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers got a huge win in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Flyers 19-year-old winger Porter Martone was the big hero, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 victory.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

3 Takeaways from Flyers’ 3–2 Game 1 Win vs. Penguins

The underdog (well, now favored) Philadelphia Flyers have to be feeling good after that one. They visited the Pittsburgh Penguins for Game 1 of their first-round 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff series on Saturday, April 18, and came away with a 3–2 win.

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 / Field Level Media / April 19

NHL roundup: Flyers win Game 1 of in-state playoff series vs. Penguins

Porter Martone scored a timely goal late for the Philadelphia Flyers, who skated away with a 3-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series on Saturday night.

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Porter Martone News / ESPN / April 18

Martone, 19, nets winner as Flyers swipe opener

Porter Martone, the Flyers' 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual game winner with 2:37 to play, and Philadelphia outlasted the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, in the opener of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at PPG Paints Arena.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 18

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

The Philadelphia Flyers received a huge boost to their playoff push late in the season when 2025 first-round pick and top prospect Porter Martone left Michigan State and signed his first NHL contract.

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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

Matvei Michkov News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Is One of the NHL’s Hottest Players Entering Postseason

The 2025–26 season saw many sour on 21-year-old forward Matvei Michkov. After a stellar rookie showing where he was the Philadelphia Flyers‘ top goalscorer and most efficient point-getter, criticisms about his conditioning emerged.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Most exciting about Flyers’ playoff berth: the youth got them there

Six years. That’s how long it took the Philadelphia Flyers to return to the NHL postseason. If we’re talking about playoff hockey actually returning to

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 / The Sick Podcast / April 14

The Habs Wrap Up The Regular Season Tonight VS. Flyers

Tonight is game 82 and the final matchup of the regular season for the Montreal Canadiens (48-23-10), who will be taking on the Philadelphia Flyers (42-27-12).

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 14

Flyers Outlast Hurricanes, Now Playoff Bound

PHILADELPHIA – Tyson Foerster scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Flyers came back and beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. With the win, the Flyers punched their ticket to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.

Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins

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Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

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Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

David Jiricek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Philadelphia Flyers Recall David Jiricek

The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman David Jiricek from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The move puts the 2022 No. 6 overall pick in a position to potentially make his Flyers debut in one of the team’s final two regular-season games.