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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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.

Dan Vladar News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Flyers’ Dan Vladar leaves game against Sabres with injury

It appears the Philadelphia Flyers suffered losses on multiple fronts Wednesday. The Flyers fell to the Buffalo Sabres 5-2, and also saw goaltender Dan Vladar exit the game with an injury.

Jamie Drysdale News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Philadelphia Flyers Activate Jamie Drysdale

The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they’ve activated defenseman Jamie Drysdale from the injured reserve. The transaction was largely expected after the Flyers assigned fellow blue liner Adam Ginning to the AHL yesterday afternoon.

Jamie Drysdale News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Flyers activate Jamie Drysdale off injured reserve

An important piece is set to return to the lineup. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers activated defenseman Jamie Drysdale off injured reserve, and he is expected to play in that night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

NHL Predictions: January 14th Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres

Welcome back 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 Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 13

Flyers aim to halt skid vs. torrid Sabres

The Philadelphia Flyers will look to snap a season high-tying three-game losing streak on Wednesday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres. The Flyers had won five of seven games before dropping three in a row (0-2-1), including getting outscored 12-3 by the Tampa Bay Lightning en route to being unceremoniously swept in a two-game home set.

Adam Ginning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Philadelphia Flyers Reassign Adam Ginning

According to a team announcement, the Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Adam Ginning to the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The transaction reduces the Flyers’ active roster to 22 players.

Samuel Ersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Sources: Flyers considering alternatives to replace goaltender Samuel Ersson

It has been 24 months now that Samuel Ersson has struggled mightily in net for the Philadelphia Flyers. With an .858 save percentage and a 3.33 goals against average, Ersson has been costing the Flyers games (in big ways) in his recent outings.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Flyers’ Criticism of Michkov Is Hypocritical, Self-Destructive & Wrong

The Philadelphia Flyers entered 2025–26 with minimal expectations, yet have been competitive all season long. Their 22–14–8 record has had them in a playoff spot for most of the campaign, even if they have been slipping a bit recently (three-game losing streak).