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Flyers' Owen Tippett missed second-round sweep due to internal bleeding

Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett was forced to miss the team's Eastern Conference second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding.

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Matvei Michkov Opens Up on Difficult Sophomore NHL Season

After a very promising rookie season, year two in the NHL didn’t go the way Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers would have envisioned it. The young star winger saw his production drop in every statistical category, including ice time, which ultimately culminated in him being a healthy scratch twice during the Flyers’ recent playoff run.

Owen Tippett News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Flyers’ Owen Tippett Suffered From Internal Bleeding

The Philadelphia Flyers were without winger Owen Tippett throughout their Round Two series against the Carolina Hurricanes for what was originally described as a sports hernia.

Matvei Michkov News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Where do the Flyers and Matvei Michkov go from here?

If you were to have handed Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones an arbitration ruling before the season that their team would’ve made it to the second round of the playoffs, would they have taken it?

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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.

Owen Tippett News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Flyers’ Tippett: ‘I was unable to return for second round due to internal bleeding issue’

The Philadelphia Flyers had to go without winger Owen Tippett for the entirety of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, a series that saw them get swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after winning their first-round matchup against their in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

2 early Flyers trade candidates after 2nd-round sweep vs. Hurricanes

For the first time since 2020, the Philadelphia Flyers brought Stanley Cup Playoff hockey back to the City of Brotherly Love, finishing strong down the

Owen Tippett News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Flyers rumors: The injury that kept Owen Tippett out of Round 2 vs. Hurricanes

It was a disappointing end to a tumultuous season for Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett, as he missed the entire second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes with an injury.

Matvei Michkov News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Despite Flyers’ Restrictions, Matvei Michkov Has Exceeded Expectations

The Philadelphia Flyers were swept in the second round by the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, pushing Game 4 to overtime. Despite a generally cheerful mood after turning 3.8% playoff odds into a first-round upset over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the future of the franchise could change forever this summer.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Season-Ending Game 4 Loss vs. Hurricanes

The last five Philadelphia Flyers seasons all ended the same way. After game 82, or whenever the last home game on the schedule was, the players on a Flyers team overmatched by at least half of the NHL made their way to center ice, sticks raised for one last salute.

Rick Tocchet News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind’Amour’s Handshake With Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Draws Attention

Coach Rod Brind’Amour and Rick Tocchet shared one of the most talked-about moments after the Carolina Hurricanes completed a second-round sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

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NHL News / Brotherly Bullies / May 9

Clock Strikes Midnight, Flyers Eliminated By Hurricanes

PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers had just a 3.8% chance of making the playoffs after the Olympic break. They also had a 3.8% chance of advancing to the next round entering tonight.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Flyers’ Jett Luchanko, Oliver Bonk Make Stanley Cup Playoffs Debut

The Philadelphia Flyers have made a surprising move in an attempt to avoid a second round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. Rookies Jett Luchanko and Oliver Bonk made their Stanley Cup Playoff debut when the Flyers took the ice, playing over healthy scratches Matvei Michkov and Emil Andrae.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Injury Updates: Stone, Tippett, Abols

While the Golden Knights regained the lead in their series against Anaheim on Friday night, it wasn’t all good news. Steve Carp of The Sporting Tribune

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet makes striking admission ahead of do-or-die Game 4

The Philadelphia Flyers are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Philadelphia trails the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0, with a crucial Game 4 on Saturday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Telling Game 3 Loss vs. Hurricanes

It’s a saying as old as time in the NHL: you’re not in trouble in a playoff series until you lose on home ice. For the Philadelphia Flyers, that had to bring some comfort after they dropped the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Brotherly Bullies / May 8

Flyers On Brink Of Elimination, Hurricanes Take 3-0 Lead

PHILADELPHIA – Playoff hockey is a game of inches and momentum. Something that creates a fine line you have to walk if you want a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes push Flyers to brink

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Thursday night, and it was a pivotal one in the Eastern Conference.c

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Christian Dvorak News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Flyers’ Christian Dvorak expected to play Game 3 against Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are dealing with a rash of injuries among their forwards ahead of Thursday night’s crucial Game 3 in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but there is good news on at least one front.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / May 6

Flyers hope home-ice advantage slows unbeaten Canes in Game 3

Six games into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to taste defeat. The Hurricanes' unbeaten tour makes a new stop Thursday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3 of their second-round series.

Noah Cates News / Field Level Media / May 6

Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes

Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia Flyers will be without versatile two-way center Noah Cates for the remainder of the series due to a lower-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Flyers’ Cates to miss remainder of second round; Dvorak out day-to-day

The Philadelphia Flyers are facing an uphill battle down two games to none in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and the path to a comeback just got even more difficult.

Jett Luchanko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Philadelphia Flyers Recall Jett Luchanko

The Philadelphia Flyers announced that top prospect Jett Luchanko has been recalled from his OHL team, the Brantford Bulldogs. The Bulldogs recently lost in game seven of the OHL’s Eastern Conference Final to the Barrie Colts, ending their season.

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Flyers' Rick Tocchet had a powerful quote after Game 2 collapse vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers have their backs firmly against the wall after two games in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They are now trailing Carolina 2-0 after suffering a 3-2 defeat in Game 2 of the series on Monday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.