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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.

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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 / Field Level Media / April 5

Porter Martone's first career goal hands Flyers OT win over Bruins

Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal on a 5-on-3 in overtime, lifting the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins on Sunday.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Flyers inch near playoff position with dominant win over Islanders

Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists for the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-1 win against the New York Islanders on Friday in Elmont, N.Y. Alex Bump and Travis Sanheim each had a goal and an assist for the Flyers (38-26-12, 88 points), who pulled to within a point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Porter Martone News / Breakaway on SI / April 3

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

NHL Predictions: Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders, April 3

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Flyers, Islanders in 'must-win' mode amid playoff chase

The Philadelphia Flyers will look to inch closer to a playoff spot when they visit the New York Islanders on Friday in Elmont, N.Y. The Flyers (37-26-12, 86 points) fell 4-2 to the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, keeping them two points back of the second wild card in the Eastern Conference -- a spot now held by the Ottawa Senators.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 3

Flyers Show Fight, Cant Complete Comeback Against Detroit

PHILADELPHIA- The Flyers comeback came close once again, ultimately losing to the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. It may not have been a playoff game, but it certainly sure felt like one.

Tyson Foerster News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Flyers’ Tyson Foerster to return after 49-game absence

The Philadelphia Flyers are in a fight for their playoff lives, and they are set to get a major boost to their lineup on Thursday night, as Tyson Foerster is set to play for the first time since December 1.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Deadlocked Wings, Flyers face off in critical encounter

The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers failed to gain ground in the playoff race Tuesday, but they get another opportunity when the teams square off Thursday in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

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.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Flyers Sign David Jiricek To Two-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers will keep a Trade Deadline addition around for a few years longer. Defenseman David Jiricek has signed a two-year, $3MM extension with the club per his agent, Allan Walsh.

David Jiricek News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Flyers sign David Jiricek to two-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defense prospect David Jiricek to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Jiricek, 22, has played exclusively with the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms since being traded to the Flyers ahead of this year’s deadline.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31

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.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently just two points outside of the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This was expected to be a building year after having the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Tyson Foerster News / Brotherly Bullies / March 30

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

What the Flyers are getting in star prospect Porter Martone

The Porter Martone era is alive, Philadelphia Flyers fans. The club officially inked their top prospect to a three-year, entry-level contract on Sunday.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

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.

Trevor Zegras News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

Flyers edge Stars 2–1 in OT, with Zegras delivering the winner

The Flyers didn’t overpower Dallas on Sunday night — they outlasted them. In a tight, low‑event game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia leaned on structure, patience, and a late surge that finally paid off when Trevor Zegras buried the overtime winner to secure a 2–1 victory.

Noah Cates News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Flyers’ Noah Cates Making Strong Case to Be a Selke Trophy Finalist

Due to an unusually strong Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers will most likely not be seeing playoff hockey this spring. But even as the season winds down, fans still have something to look forward to: Noah Cates is on award watch.