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Are the Flyers ready to become a consistent playoff team?

Are the Flyers ready to become a consistent playoff team?

The Philadelphia Flyers are one win away from making the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and it’s partially been driven by what they hope to be the future of their team.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Win and In, Martone and Michkov, and More

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Win and In, Martone and Michkov, and More

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the final week of the 2025–26 regular season with one goal in mind: win, and they’re in the playoffs. In this week-ahead piece, we look at their clinching scenarios, the excellence of young forwards Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov, and the closing schedule.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12
Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

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
Avalanche coach to miss road trip with facial fractures, corneal abrasion
Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth
The Mammoth are poised for long-term success
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

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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Flyers crush Jets to help playoff standing

Flyers crush Jets to help playoff standing

Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers moved closer to securing a playoff berth with a 7-1 win over the host Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Rick Tocchet News / ESPN / April 11

How Rick Tocchet steered the Flyers back into the playoff race

After facing early criticism, the head coach has been hitting all the right buttons for Philly.

Jack Berglund News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
Flyers sign Jack Berglund to three-year, entry-level contract

Flyers sign Jack Berglund to three-year, entry-level contract

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Thursday they have signed forward Jack Berglund to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin in 2026-27. According to a team press release, Berglund will immediately report to the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Jack Berglund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Flyers Sign Jack Berglund To Entry-Level Deal

Flyers Sign Jack Berglund To Entry-Level Deal

The Flyers announced Thursday that they’ve signed center prospect Jack Berglund to his entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. It’s a three-year pact that will begin next season, but he’s signed on with AHL Lehigh Valley on an amateur tryout to finish the 2025-26 campaign in North America.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8
Flyers look to continue hot streak vs. sliding Red Wings

Flyers look to continue hot streak vs. sliding Red Wings

With the regular season winding down, the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings are heading in opposite directions. The Flyers look to continue their hot stretch Thursday when they visit the Red Wings, who are scuffling to the finish line.

Porter Martone News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
Porter Martone has had an excellent start with the Flyers

Porter Martone has had an excellent start with the Flyers

It’s been a whirlwind season for Porter Martone, the 2025 first-round pick who went straight from the NCAA tournament into the heat of a playoff race for the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7
Hot-starting Flyers blast Devils to boost playoff chances

Hot-starting Flyers blast Devils to boost playoff chances

Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster both scored a pair of goals for the Philadelphia Flyers, who strengthened their hold on an Eastern Conference playoff spot by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 Tuesday in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
How the Flyers’ stretch-run surge could change their offseason plans

How the Flyers’ stretch-run surge could change their offseason plans

Save for perhaps the Montreal Canadiens, there has arguably been no hotter team in the NHL since the Olympic break than the Philadelphia Flyers. Sitting

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The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
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Philadelphia Flyers News / Ball Exclusives / April 7
Will the Flyers survive the Metro Division chaos?

Will the Flyers survive the Metro Division chaos?

btMajor playoff implications lie ahead for the Philadelphia Flyers, with the team holding the last playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers face off against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday night in a Metro Division showdown.

Matvei Michkov News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Flyers’ Matvei Michkov fined $2,000 for embellishment

Flyers’ Matvei Michkov fined $2,000 for embellishment

The NHL has announced that Philadelphia Flyers right winger Matvei Michkov has been fined $2,000 for embellishment.  The play in which Michkov was fined for came in the Flyers’ 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 24.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 6
Flyers, Devils both focused on reaching playoffs in crowded Metro

Flyers, Devils both focused on reaching playoffs in crowded Metro

The Philadelphia Flyers have picked the right time to get hot. With five games remaining, they sit in a playoff spot and start a three-game road trip Tuesday against the rival New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 6
Flyers’ Youth Is Facilitating a Playoff Push

Flyers’ Youth Is Facilitating a Playoff Push

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the midst of a historical turnaround. After entering February with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, they find themselves in a playoff spot with five games to go.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 6
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kids Lead the Way, Playoff Outlook, and More

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kids Lead the Way, Playoff Outlook, and More

Before the Olympic break, the Philadelphia Flyers had sub-10% playoff odds, according to Hockey Stats’ model. After dropping 11 of 13 games at one point to fall well out of the running, things seemed bleak.

Porter Martone News / Brotherly Bullies / April 5
Martone’s First Career Goal Elevates Flyers To A Playoff Spot

Martone’s First Career Goal Elevates Flyers To A Playoff Spot

PHILADELPHIA – Porter Martone scored his first career NHL goal to lift the Flyers, 2-1, over the visiting Boston Bruins in overtime. It was second point of the game for his first multi-point of his career.

Porter Martone News / Breakaway on SI / April 3
Flyers' Porter Martone Named CHN's NCAA Rookie of the Year

Flyers' Porter Martone Named CHN's NCAA Rookie of the Year

With the NCAA men's ice hockey season coming to a close with the upcoming Frozen Four championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, it's also the time of year for various accolades to be given to players.

Tyson Foerster News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Flyers To Activate Tyson Foerster From Injured Reserve

Flyers To Activate Tyson Foerster From Injured Reserve

The Flyers will activate winger Tyson Foerster from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Red Wings, the team announced. He underwent arm surgery in mid-December and wasn’t expected to be an option until mid-May, making his return roughly six weeks ahead of schedule.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Flyers sign recently acquired defenseman to $3 million contract

Flyers sign recently acquired defenseman to $3 million contract

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman David Jiricek have agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract extension, carrying an annual average value of $1.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, and he keeps adding to his list of personal milestones. 

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight
Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory
Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing
Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing
Stars make decision on Jim Nill
Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / March 31
Flyers Top Prospect's Debut Increases Playoff Hopes

Flyers Top Prospect's Debut Increases Playoff Hopes

Head coach Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers are suddenly surging as they have gone 13-4-2 in their last 19 games and find themselves right on the edge of the playoff picture.

Tyson Foerster News / Brotherly Bullies / March 30
Tyson Foerster Ahead Of Schedule, Return Looking Promising

Tyson Foerster Ahead Of Schedule, Return Looking Promising

Tyson Foerster has been out since Dec. 1 with an upper-body injury. His original timeframe was four to five months after having surgery two weeks later in mid-December.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30
Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen vocal on ‘exciting’ surge amid playoff race

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen vocal on ‘exciting’ surge amid playoff race

Rasmus Ristolainen and the Philadelphia Flyers have their eyes set on a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. Philadelphia had a bit of a rough time of it earlier in the year.

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