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Flyers, Islanders in 'must-win' mode amid playoff chase

The Philadelphia Flyers will look to inch closer to a playoff spot when they visit the New York Islanders on Friday in Elmont, N.Y. The Flyers (37-26-12, 86 points) fell 4-2 to the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, keeping them two points back of the second wild card in the Eastern Conference -- a spot now held by the Ottawa Senators.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / April 3

Flyers Show Fight, Cant Complete Comeback Against Detroit

PHILADELPHIA- The Flyers comeback came close once again, ultimately losing to the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. It may not have been a playoff game, but it certainly sure felt like one.

Tyson Foerster News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Flyers’ Tyson Foerster to return after 49-game absence

The Philadelphia Flyers are in a fight for their playoff lives, and they are set to get a major boost to their lineup on Thursday night, as Tyson Foerster is set to play for the first time since December 1.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Flyers To Activate Tyson Foerster From Injured Reserve

The Flyers will activate winger Tyson Foerster from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Red Wings, the team announced. He underwent arm surgery in mid-December and wasn’t expected to be an option until mid-May, making his return roughly six weeks ahead of schedule.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Deadlocked Wings, Flyers face off in critical encounter

The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers failed to gain ground in the playoff race Tuesday, but they get another opportunity when the teams square off Thursday in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Flyers sign recently acquired defenseman to $3 million contract

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman David Jiricek have agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract extension, carrying an annual average value of $1.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Flyers Sign David Jiricek To Two-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers will keep a Trade Deadline addition around for a few years longer. Defenseman David Jiricek has signed a two-year, $3MM extension with the club per his agent, Allan Walsh.

David Jiricek News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Flyers sign David Jiricek to two-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defense prospect David Jiricek to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Jiricek, 22, has played exclusively with the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms since being traded to the Flyers ahead of this year’s deadline.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, and he keeps adding to his list of personal milestones.

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory

Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing

Stars make decision on Jim Nill

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Flyers Top Prospect's Debut Increases Playoff Hopes

Head coach Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers are suddenly surging as they have gone 13-4-2 in their last 19 games and find themselves right on the edge of the playoff picture.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently just two points outside of the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This was expected to be a building year after having the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Porter Martone’s Arrival Amplifes Flyers’ Wing Logjam

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Flyers secured two crucial points with an overtime win over the Dallas Stars, playing legitimately well against a true Stanley Cup contender.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / March 30

Hoping to end playoff drought, Flyers visit desperate Caps

After missing the postseason each of the past five years, the Philadelphia Flyers are making a bid to sneak into the playoffs in 2026. They're also making franchise history in the process.

Tyson Foerster News / Brotherly Bullies / March 30

Tyson Foerster Ahead Of Schedule, Return Looking Promising

Tyson Foerster has been out since Dec. 1 with an upper-body injury. His original timeframe was four to five months after having surgery two weeks later in mid-December.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Flyers getting great goaltending amidst hot run

On Feb. 1, the Philadelphia Flyers were 2-6-2 in their last 10 games and were tied for second-to-last place in the Eastern Conference. A team that was once left for dead is now right back in the mix, even as every playoff bubble team has made it nearly impossible to catch up to them.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

What the Flyers are getting in star prospect Porter Martone

The Porter Martone era is alive, Philadelphia Flyers fans. The club officially inked their top prospect to a three-year, entry-level contract on Sunday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

2 Takeaways From Flyers’ Thrilling 2-1 OT Win Over Stars

There’s a good chance Sunday’s game will be the hardest one remaining for the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025-26 season. Not only were the Dallas Stars

Rasmus Ristolainen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen vocal on ‘exciting’ surge amid playoff race

Rasmus Ristolainen and the Philadelphia Flyers have their eyes set on a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. Philadelphia had a bit of a rough time of it earlier in the year.

Trevor Zegras News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

Flyers edge Stars 2–1 in OT, with Zegras delivering the winner

The Flyers didn’t overpower Dallas on Sunday night — they outlasted them. In a tight, low‑event game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia leaned on structure, patience, and a late surge that finally paid off when Trevor Zegras buried the overtime winner to secure a 2–1 victory.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / March 30