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Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen Off IR

It appears that the Flyers will get a boost to their back end this afternoon against Anaheim. Per the NHL’s media site, Philadelphia has activated Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve. To make room on the active roster, winger Garrett Wilson has been assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley.

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Michkov Quieting Doubts With Strong Start

The Philadelphia Flyers’ season got off to a historically bad start, with a franchise-record nine straight losses (0-6-3) to kick off the 2026-27 campaign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 24

2 storylines to follow as Flyers host Ducks

The Philadelphia Flyers had a rough start to the season, but after their past few games, it's hard to believe that anymore. After dropping their first nine straight games, the Flyers are currently on a three-game winning streak.

Cam York News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Cam York landing spots after being named Flyers trade candidate

The Philadelphia Flyers did not have a great start to the 2026-27 campaign. They lost each of their first nine games of the season. Things have turned around somewhat, though.

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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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Garrett Wilson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Flyers Place Garrett Wilson On Waivers

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that forward Garrett Wilson has been placed on waivers. The move is presumably for the purpose of reassigning Wilson to the club’s AHL affiliate, the 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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Flyers rookie Cole Knuble achieves franchise feat not seen in 30 years vs. Sabres

The Philadelphia Flyers have begun to turn their 2026-27 season around, following nine consecutive losses with three straight victories, the latest a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Broad Street Buzz / October 22

3 takeaways from Flyers' 3-1 win over Sabres

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Philadelphia Flyers traveled upstate New York to take on the Buffalo Sabres. This game marked the first in a three-game season series between the two teams.

Cole Knuble News / Field Level Media / October 21

Newcomer Cole Knuble anchors Flyers' third straight win over Sabres

Playing in just his second NHL game, Cole Knuble scored twice to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 21

4 signs the Flyers might have their mojo back

Yeah! The Flyers are on a winning streak. They've won two in a row after starting the season 0-for-9. After taking down the mighty Avalanche, they might not suck after all. It's still wayyyyyyyyyyyy too early to suggest that they are back on track.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 21

Flyers prospecting finding their stride after first win of the season

The Philadelphia Flyers finally earned their first win of the season on Oct. 17 against the Ottawa Senators. Their AHL affiliate team, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, were also in a sore spot to start the season.

Matvei Michkov News / Broad Street Buzz / October 21

Matvei Michkov is silencing his critics and giving the Flyers hope for a turnaround

Matvei Michkov bore the brunt of the jokes for the Philadelphia Flyers last season. The young Russian forward reportedly arrived at training camp in poor shape, which led to a slow start to the season and a train that couldn't get back on the tracks.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

After dreadful start, Flyers heating up as they visit Sabres

The Philadelphia Flyers suddenly have some momentum heading into Wednesday's road matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Philadelphia lost its first nine games (0-6-3) before posting a 3-1 home win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Have the Flyers saved their season with back-to-back wins?

Don’t look now, but the Philadelphia Flyers are… on a hot streak? Well, maybe not quite yet, but the Flyers have won two straight games after going winless over their first nine games of the season.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Sources: Something ‘has to give’ on trade market with Flyers’ winger logjam

Winning cures all, right? It may not make up for the Philadelphia Flyers‘ 0-6-3 start just yet, but after their second consecutive victory, against the

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / October 19

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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