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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.

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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.

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – What Went Wrong Last Week, Injuries, and More

The Philadelphia Flyers have fallen to a 22–17–8 record after dropping their last six contests (five in regulation). Can they stop the bleeding in the week ahead?

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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?

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

Rodrigo Abols News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Flyers’ Rodrigo Abols to miss 2026 Olympics with Latvia

Latvia has been dealt another big blow to its 2026 Winter Olympic medal hopes. A week after Washington Capitals prospect Eriks Mateiko was ruled out due

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Rodrigo Abols News / Field Level Media / January 18

Flyers place F Rodrigo Abols (lower body) on injured reserve

The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Rodrigo Abols on injured reserve Sunday after he was hurt in the 6-3 home loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Philadelphia Flyers Place Rodrigo Abols On IR, Recall Lane Pederson

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that center Rodrigo Abols has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding move, the club recalled forward Lane Pederson from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Flyers Still ‘So Far Away’ According to Prospect Expert

The 2025–26 season is far from over, but the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves in the mushy middle. It’s an area of the standings that fans dread—you’re not contending, and you’re also not getting high draft picks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Flyers News & Rumors: Offsetting the Slump, Standings Projection, & More

It’s been a tough six-game stretch for the Philadelphia Flyers. They’re 0–5–1 in this span, falling to 12th place in the Eastern Conference after being third during the league’s Christmas break.

Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Flyers’ Christian Dvorak Extension Shows Contrast From Contenders

On Jan. 5, 2026, the Philadelphia Flyers extended center Christian Dvorak to a five-year, $25.75 million contract. He’ll be 30 years old in February, so the deal was a head-scratcher for some fans—regression could come fast and hard.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Flyers Place Rasmus Ristolainen On IR, Recall Hunter McDonald

The Philadelphia Flyers will embark on a three-game road trip without one veteran defender. Rasmus Ristolainen won’t be healthy for the road trip after missing the last two games with an upper-body injury.

Rodrigo Abols News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Flyers’ Rodrigo Abols leaves game vs. Rangers with lower-body injury

Philadelphia Flyers forward Rodrigo Abols left Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and will not return, according to a Flyers media release.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 17

Flyers Looking for Answers Against Struggling Rangers

Entering the Christmas break, the Philadelphia Flyers sat in third place in the Metropolitan division, exceeding their 2025-26 expectations by a landslide.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

NHL Predictions: January 17th, New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

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 New York Rangers facing the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Considering Options to Replace Goaltender

It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Goaltending and the Philadelphia Flyers are topics that go hand-in-hand.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Flyers Must Alter Roster Usage to Avoid Long-Term Stagnation

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the midst of a five-game losing streak, which has led to them falling out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, they’ve exceeded preseason expectations, and it has many fans excited for what could be on the horizon.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet gets real on ‘adversity’ after 5th straight loss

The Philadelphia Flyers are mired in their longest losing streak of the 2025-26 campaign, dropping five consecutive contests — four of them in regulation — to fall out of a playoff spot in a crowded Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 15

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Trevor Zegras haven't talked extension yet

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: The Philadelphia Flyers have forward Travis Konecny already locked up long-term. GM Daniel Briere recently locked up Christian Dvorak for five years.

Aleksei Kolosov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Philadelphia Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov

According to the AHL transactions log, the Philadelphia Flyers have recalled netminder Aleksei Kolosov from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The transaction is linked to the Flyers’ announcement from yesterday evening, sharing that Daniel Vladař had left their game with an injury.

Dan Vladar News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

Philadelphia Flyers Starting Goalie Leaves Game

Dan Vladar has been leaned on all season long. The Philadelphia Flyers goalie left Wednesday’s 5-2 loss against the Buffalo Sabres after the first period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Struggling Flyers, Penguins resume Keystone State rivalry

The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers ranks as one of the most bitter in the NHL. While neither team needs motivation for the latest round in the Keystone State showdown on Thursday in Pittsburgh, both clubs will look to halt a losing streak at the other's expense.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 13