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3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Building Block Win Over Avalanche

Nothing about the Philadelphia Flyers’ start to their 2026-27 season has made sense. One of the team’s most familiar and youngest rosters looked completely disjointed in their first nine games.

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Matvei Michkov tallies twice versus Avs as Flyers win second straight

Matvei Michkov scored twice and Trevor Zegras notched three assists as the Philadelphia Flyers nipped the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday. Joseph Woll made 24 saves for Philadelphia, which played without injured regulars Travis Konecny, Tyson Foerster, Owen Tippett, Cam York and Rasmus Ristolainen.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Philadelphia Flyers Add 3 Players in Roster Shakeup

The Philadelphia Flyers turned to their American Hockey League affiliate on Monday, recalling forwards Alex Bump and Cole Knuble from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms as they prepared to host the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced.

Owen Tippett News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Flyers place Owen Tippett on injured reserve

Some roster shuffling in the City of Brotherly Love, as an offensive weapon remains on the shelf. On Monday, the Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Owen Tippett on injured reserve.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Philadelphia Flyers Recall Three Players

As expected, the Philadelphia Flyers have multiple recalls ahead of tonight’s contest against the Colorado Avalanche. According to a team announcement, the Flyers recalled forwards Alex Bump and Cole Knuble from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

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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.

Alex Bump News / Inside The Rink / October 20

Alex Bump Earns AHL Player of the Week Honors, Gets Recalled from Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms won all three games they played last week. They started with a 4-1 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday. They then beat the Springfield Thunderbirds 6-3 on Friday and again 3-2 in overtime on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Lead / October 19

Not All Hope Is Lost in the Philadelphia Flyers’ Season

After winning Round 1 of the playoffs last year, the Philadelphia Flyers started this season with a nine-game losing streak. This isn’t the start fans expected from this Flyers roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Fresh off first win, Flyers will need even better effort against Avalanche

The Philadelphia Flyers finally earned their first victory, but turning it into a winning streak won't be easy. The Flyers hope to generate a bit of momentum Monday when they host Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche.

Cam York News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Flyers place Cam York on injured reserve

The Philadelphia Flyers announced on social media that defenseman Cam York has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Oct. 8 with an upper-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Flyers Announce Several Roster Moves

The Philadelphia Flyers are a little banged up after earning their first victory of the 2026-27 campaign. According to a team announcement, the Flyers recalled defenseman Hunter McDonald from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Trevor Zegras News / Broad Street Buzz / October 18

Why it's up to Trevor Zegras to pull the Flyers out of this mess

The Philadelphia Flyers entered this season with plenty of optimism. It is easy to understand why, as they not only made the playoffs last season but also made it to the second round.

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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 17

The Flyers finally remembered how to win a hockey game

It only took 10 games to figure it out, but the Flyers have finally won their first game of the season. They had already set the franchise record for a winless streak to start the season, but they won’t set the NHL record after a 3-1 victory over the Senators.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / October 17

Flyers notch first win of season, Dan Vladar shines in goal vs. Senators

Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone each recorded a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers notched their first win of the season Saturday with a 3-1 home victory over the Ottawa Senators.

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Alex Bump News / Inside The Rink / October 18

AHL Game Recap: Bump Scores Twice to Lead Phantoms Past Thunderbirds in Overtime

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms completed a weekend sweep of the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday night, earning a 3-2 overtime victory in Springfield. After winning Friday’s matchup 6-3, the Phantoms extended the Thunderbirds’ losing streak to four games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Flyers Trade Rumours Grow as Briere Stays Patient

The Philadelphia Flyers’ winless start has given rival teams a reason to call. It has not convinced general manager Danny Briere to rush into a trade that could leave the organization paying for its decision long after this season ends.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

What Is Wrong With The Flyers’ Roster Construction?

The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a 0-6-3 start to the season and are in serious trouble just a few weeks into the new year. The Flyers entered training camp with high expectations after a second-round playoff appearance last season, but right now they hardly resemble a playoff team and could be on the brink if they don’t turn things around fast.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 17

Trading the team is not the answer to the Flyers' issues

You can't deny the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers are not off to a good start this season. They have dropped their first nine games, losing six in regulation and three in overtime.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Should the Flyers Be Worried About Dan Vladař’s Save Percentage?

After reaching the playoffs and winning a round in 2025-26, the Philadelphia Flyers are off to the most calamitous start in franchise history: a nine-game winless streak to open the 2026-27 campaign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 17

Flyers are closing in on an NHL record nobody wants to break

Philadelphia Flyers fans read the first eight words of this article title and felt a moment of joy, hoping things were finally turning around and the league's most disappointing team this season was about to get something positive.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / October 17

NHL Rumors: Friedman on the Travis Konecny Report

Flyers Puck: (audio clip) Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts: The Podcast on the Philadelphia Flyers and what has been going on there and Travis Konecny report.

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16