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Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen, Reassign Hunter McDonald

1/26/2026: The Flyers reversed these moves in advance of their game tonight against the New York Islanders, sending McDonald down to AHL Lehigh Valley and activating Ristolainen.

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Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Key Matchups, Injury Report, and More

The Philadelphia Flyers have a 24–17–9 record in the 2025–26 season, sitting just two points out of third place in the Metropolitan Division. Below, you’ll find the team’s schedule and key storylines for the week ahead.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Flyers Vs. Islanders: Preview And More

The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders meet again with both teams coming in from very different emotional places. New York has been steady for most of the season, but its last outing was a tough one as they suffered a 5-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Professor Press Box / January 26

By the Numbers: Back-to-Back Glory—How the Philadelphia Flyers Changed the NHL Map Forever in ’75

From the 1967 expansion until 1973, the Stanley Cup remained the exclusive property of the "Original Six" powerhouses. That tradition finally shattered in 1974 when the Philadelphia Flyers hoisted the trophy.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / January 25

Flyers, Isles face off after polar-opposite results last time out

The Philadelphia Flyers and visiting New York Islanders are in very different moods heading into their Monday evening matchup. The Flyers are coming off perhaps their best win of the season, while the Islanders are aiming to bounce back from arguably their worst performance of the season to date.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Flyers News & Rumors: Bounce Back, Winger Dilemma, & More

After a brutal losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers have life. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look at the team’s bounce back, a winger dilemmna, and how a first-line center and No.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Between the Pipes: The Man Behind the Mask—When the Philadelphia Flyers Had a Wall Named Bernie Parent

The hockey world felt a little quieter on September 21, 2025, with the news that Bernie Parent had passed away at the age of 80. To those outside of Pennsylvania, he was a Hall of Fame goalie, but to the Philadelphia faithful, he was something closer to a guardian saint.

Owen Tippett News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 24

Flyers’ Owen Tippett earns high praise after 2nd career hat trick vs. Avalanche

The Philadelphia Flyers are having an uneven season, but the team has a big reason to celebrate right now. Philadelphia got an outstanding performance from winger Owen Tippett on Friday, against the Colorado Avalanche.

Owen Tippett News / Field Level Media / January 24

Owen Tippett hat trick leads Flyers in blowout of Avs

Owen Tippett had three goals for his second career hat trick and his first of the season, Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 in Denver on Friday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Struggling Flyers face tall task visiting Avalanche

The Philadelphia Flyers were rolling at the beginning of January, but things have turned sour for them. Since beating the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 6, the Flyers have gone 1-5-2.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Every NHL regular season is inevitably shaped by the off-season moves that elevated teams to new levels and the ones that failed in a bid to do so.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown

Just when it looked like the Philadelphia Flyers were back on track, they came crashing back down.

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Garnet Hathaway’s empty-net blunder fuels Mammoth comeback win

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Bidding Farewell to Flyers’ Suddenly Discarded Black Jerseys

The Philadelphia Flyers have always been primarily known for their orange and black colors. Yet for a large part of the 21st century, they’ve sported a jersey that flips that color combination.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: January 21st Philadelphia Flyers vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a closer look at the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Utah Mammoth.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

What has the Flyers’ recent stretch of play meant for their NHL Trade Deadline plans?

Following a lengthy losing streak that saw the Philadelphia Flyers tumble down the standings and out of the playoff picture, it was fair to ask whether the team would be looking to change plans, barreling towards the trade deadline.

Travis Konecny News / Field Level Media / January 19

Behind Travis Konecny's 2 goals, Flyers edge Knights, end skid

Travis Konecny scored two breakaway goals, including a short-handed tally that proved to be the game-winner, as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday in Las Vegas.

Bobby Brink News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Flyers Activate Bobby Brink, Place Daniel Vladar On IR

The Philadelphia Flyers will get a forward back from injury in Monday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Winger Bobby Brink was activated off of injured reserve earlier in the day while goaltender Daniel Vladar was placed on IR in a corresponding move, per Jordan Hall of NBCS Philadelphia.