Flyers/NHLThere’s no denying the Flyers’ good vibes. What’s behind this season’s positive shift?The Flyers have defied outside expectations by playing winning hockey throughout the early days of the Rick Tocchet era. Is the good feeling here to stay?Jackie Spiegel 3 minutes ago2026 World Juniors: Porter Martone and Gavin McKenna headline why Flyers fans should watch the tournamentGustav Elvin Flyers hold off the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-1 road win heading into NHL’s holiday breakJackie Spiegel Garnet Hathaway knows he has struggled this season. But he’s working to get back to his impactful selfJackie Spiegel Flyers Q&A: Brent Flahr talks Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Jack Berglund, and the 2026 NHL draftJackie Spiegel AdvertisementPhoto GalleriesMoreFlyers vs. Canucks photosYong Kim Flyers vs. Hurricanes photosYong Kim The Big Picture: Flyers show fight, Villanova women’s Big 5 title, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers Flyers vs Golden Knights photos Flyers vs. Canucks photosYong Kim Flyers vs. Hurricanes photosYong Kim The Big Picture: Flyers show fight, Villanova women’s Big 5 title, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers Flyers vs Golden Knights photos More storiesSixers’ Quentin Grimes watches his brother — and Canucks defenseman — Tyler Myers face the FlyersMyers, a 17-year NHL veteran, is 10 years older than Grimes, but the pair have gotten closer as professional athletes. Grimes attended the game alongside their mother and several other family members.Gabriela Carroll Flyers pull away from the Canucks, 5-2, with four third-period goalsNikita Grebenkin opened the scoring in the second period and added goals from Carl Grundström, Christian Dvorak, Owen Tippett, and an empty-netter from Matvei Michkov in the third.Jackie Spiegel ‘Enough is enough’: Rick Tocchet sounds off after latest questions about Matvei Michkov’s usage“We’re 17-10[-7], we have a good record. I’ve answered six Michkov questions. I mean, enough is enough,” Tocchet said on Monday. Jackie Spiegel Should the Flyers have gone harder after Quinn Hughes? And what now for a team lacking a No. 1 center and defenseman? The Flyers were unwilling to part with Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone for a year and a half of Quinn Hughes. If the right center becomes available, should they change that stance?Gustav Elvin The Flyers spoil a four-goal second period, lose to the New York Rangers in shootoutThe Rangers tied the game in the third period, and despite three minutes of power-play time in overtime, the Flyers lost in the shootout, 5-4.Jackie Spiegel Flyers’ Christian Dvorak, Dan Vladař out with injuries, and more roster updatesDvorak and Vladař shouldn’t be out for long, according to Danny Brière, who also gave updates about Denver Barkey’s recall, Egor Zamula’s assignment to Lehigh Valley, and Tyson Foerster’s surgery.Jackie Spiegel Flyers forward Denver Barkey called up as NHL rosters head toward holiday freezeDrafted by the Flyers in the third round of the 2023 NHL draft, Barkey turned pro this season and has been impressive while skating primarily on the wing for Lehigh Valley of the AHL. Jackie Spiegel Flyers and 97.5 The Fanatic suspend play-by-play man Tim Saunders for two games after inappropriate commentThe 97.5 broadcaster made the lewd joke going to a break during the third period of the Flyers' loss to the Sabres on Thursday. He did not realize he was still on air at the time.Gustav Elvin Flyers-Sabres takeaways: More special team struggles, ‘still maturing in some areas’The Flyers came up empty in three power-play chances and are still “struggling to put a full 60 [minutes] together,” says Cam York. Jackie Spiegel The Big Picture: Eagles big shut out, Sixers defend home court, and the week’s best sports photosThe Eagles ended a three-game losing streak with a shut out, Sixers defend home court behind a big Joel Embiid performance, while the Villanova men's basketball team dominated Pittsburgh.Inquirer Staff Photographers Flyers Q&A: Brent Flahr dishes on prospects Porter Martone, Jett Luchanko, and moreIn Part 1 of a two-part interview, Flahr, who oversees the Flyers' scouting, provided a midseason check-in on the team's prospects, including several heading to this year's World Junior Championship.Jackie Spiegel Flyers’ five-game point streak is snapped with 5-3 loss at the SabresThe Flyers took a 2-1 lead early in the second period, but Buffalo pulled away with two goals apiece in the second and third. Travis Konecny scored his fifth goal in December.Jackie Spiegel Matvei Michkov is playing less than many of the Flyers’ other forwards. Here’s why.Fans are angry with Michkov's lack of ice time, as he ranks ninth among the team's forwards. Part of that is due to his play, but Michkov is also taking a lot of penalties and short shifts on his own.Jackie Spiegel Flyers’ Egor Zamula cleared waivers and will be assigned to Lehigh ValleyZamula, who has been with the organization since 2018, has played in 13 games this season and with Rasmus Ristolainen's return it became clear he was the odd man out.Jackie Spiegel Rasmus Ristolainen’s return gives Flyers an edge: ‘He likes the physical part of the game’The hulking defenseman's first game since March 11 was eventful. “Guys got to keep their heads up, because he is a good hitter, open-ice hitter,” coach Rick Tocchet says. Jackie Spiegel See more storiesAdvertisement
There’s no denying the Flyers’ good vibes. What’s behind this season’s positive shift?The Flyers have defied outside expectations by playing winning hockey throughout the early days of the Rick Tocchet era. Is the good feeling here to stay?Jackie Spiegel 3 minutes ago
There’s no denying the Flyers’ good vibes. What’s behind this season’s positive shift?The Flyers have defied outside expectations by playing winning hockey throughout the early days of the Rick Tocchet era. Is the good feeling here to stay?Jackie Spiegel 3 minutes ago
2026 World Juniors: Porter Martone and Gavin McKenna headline why Flyers fans should watch the tournamentGustav Elvin
2026 World Juniors: Porter Martone and Gavin McKenna headline why Flyers fans should watch the tournamentGustav Elvin
Flyers hold off the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-1 road win heading into NHL’s holiday breakJackie Spiegel
Flyers hold off the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-1 road win heading into NHL’s holiday breakJackie Spiegel
Garnet Hathaway knows he has struggled this season. But he’s working to get back to his impactful selfJackie Spiegel
Garnet Hathaway knows he has struggled this season. But he’s working to get back to his impactful selfJackie Spiegel
Flyers Q&A: Brent Flahr talks Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Jack Berglund, and the 2026 NHL draftJackie Spiegel
Flyers Q&A: Brent Flahr talks Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Jack Berglund, and the 2026 NHL draftJackie Spiegel
The Big Picture: Flyers show fight, Villanova women’s Big 5 title, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers show fight, Villanova women’s Big 5 title, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers show fight, Villanova women’s Big 5 title, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers show fight, Villanova women’s Big 5 title, and the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
Sixers’ Quentin Grimes watches his brother — and Canucks defenseman — Tyler Myers face the FlyersMyers, a 17-year NHL veteran, is 10 years older than Grimes, but the pair have gotten closer as professional athletes. Grimes attended the game alongside their mother and several other family members.Gabriela Carroll
Sixers’ Quentin Grimes watches his brother — and Canucks defenseman — Tyler Myers face the FlyersMyers, a 17-year NHL veteran, is 10 years older than Grimes, but the pair have gotten closer as professional athletes. Grimes attended the game alongside their mother and several other family members.Gabriela Carroll
Flyers pull away from the Canucks, 5-2, with four third-period goalsNikita Grebenkin opened the scoring in the second period and added goals from Carl Grundström, Christian Dvorak, Owen Tippett, and an empty-netter from Matvei Michkov in the third.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers pull away from the Canucks, 5-2, with four third-period goalsNikita Grebenkin opened the scoring in the second period and added goals from Carl Grundström, Christian Dvorak, Owen Tippett, and an empty-netter from Matvei Michkov in the third.Jackie Spiegel
‘Enough is enough’: Rick Tocchet sounds off after latest questions about Matvei Michkov’s usage“We’re 17-10[-7], we have a good record. I’ve answered six Michkov questions. I mean, enough is enough,” Tocchet said on Monday. Jackie Spiegel
‘Enough is enough’: Rick Tocchet sounds off after latest questions about Matvei Michkov’s usage“We’re 17-10[-7], we have a good record. I’ve answered six Michkov questions. I mean, enough is enough,” Tocchet said on Monday. Jackie Spiegel
Should the Flyers have gone harder after Quinn Hughes? And what now for a team lacking a No. 1 center and defenseman? The Flyers were unwilling to part with Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone for a year and a half of Quinn Hughes. If the right center becomes available, should they change that stance?Gustav Elvin
Should the Flyers have gone harder after Quinn Hughes? And what now for a team lacking a No. 1 center and defenseman? The Flyers were unwilling to part with Matvei Michkov or Porter Martone for a year and a half of Quinn Hughes. If the right center becomes available, should they change that stance?Gustav Elvin
The Flyers spoil a four-goal second period, lose to the New York Rangers in shootoutThe Rangers tied the game in the third period, and despite three minutes of power-play time in overtime, the Flyers lost in the shootout, 5-4.Jackie Spiegel
The Flyers spoil a four-goal second period, lose to the New York Rangers in shootoutThe Rangers tied the game in the third period, and despite three minutes of power-play time in overtime, the Flyers lost in the shootout, 5-4.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers’ Christian Dvorak, Dan Vladař out with injuries, and more roster updatesDvorak and Vladař shouldn’t be out for long, according to Danny Brière, who also gave updates about Denver Barkey’s recall, Egor Zamula’s assignment to Lehigh Valley, and Tyson Foerster’s surgery.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers’ Christian Dvorak, Dan Vladař out with injuries, and more roster updatesDvorak and Vladař shouldn’t be out for long, according to Danny Brière, who also gave updates about Denver Barkey’s recall, Egor Zamula’s assignment to Lehigh Valley, and Tyson Foerster’s surgery.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers forward Denver Barkey called up as NHL rosters head toward holiday freezeDrafted by the Flyers in the third round of the 2023 NHL draft, Barkey turned pro this season and has been impressive while skating primarily on the wing for Lehigh Valley of the AHL. Jackie Spiegel
Flyers forward Denver Barkey called up as NHL rosters head toward holiday freezeDrafted by the Flyers in the third round of the 2023 NHL draft, Barkey turned pro this season and has been impressive while skating primarily on the wing for Lehigh Valley of the AHL. Jackie Spiegel
Flyers and 97.5 The Fanatic suspend play-by-play man Tim Saunders for two games after inappropriate commentThe 97.5 broadcaster made the lewd joke going to a break during the third period of the Flyers' loss to the Sabres on Thursday. He did not realize he was still on air at the time.Gustav Elvin
Flyers and 97.5 The Fanatic suspend play-by-play man Tim Saunders for two games after inappropriate commentThe 97.5 broadcaster made the lewd joke going to a break during the third period of the Flyers' loss to the Sabres on Thursday. He did not realize he was still on air at the time.Gustav Elvin
Flyers-Sabres takeaways: More special team struggles, ‘still maturing in some areas’The Flyers came up empty in three power-play chances and are still “struggling to put a full 60 [minutes] together,” says Cam York. Jackie Spiegel
Flyers-Sabres takeaways: More special team struggles, ‘still maturing in some areas’The Flyers came up empty in three power-play chances and are still “struggling to put a full 60 [minutes] together,” says Cam York. Jackie Spiegel
The Big Picture: Eagles big shut out, Sixers defend home court, and the week’s best sports photosThe Eagles ended a three-game losing streak with a shut out, Sixers defend home court behind a big Joel Embiid performance, while the Villanova men's basketball team dominated Pittsburgh.Inquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Eagles big shut out, Sixers defend home court, and the week’s best sports photosThe Eagles ended a three-game losing streak with a shut out, Sixers defend home court behind a big Joel Embiid performance, while the Villanova men's basketball team dominated Pittsburgh.Inquirer Staff Photographers
Flyers Q&A: Brent Flahr dishes on prospects Porter Martone, Jett Luchanko, and moreIn Part 1 of a two-part interview, Flahr, who oversees the Flyers' scouting, provided a midseason check-in on the team's prospects, including several heading to this year's World Junior Championship.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers Q&A: Brent Flahr dishes on prospects Porter Martone, Jett Luchanko, and moreIn Part 1 of a two-part interview, Flahr, who oversees the Flyers' scouting, provided a midseason check-in on the team's prospects, including several heading to this year's World Junior Championship.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers’ five-game point streak is snapped with 5-3 loss at the SabresThe Flyers took a 2-1 lead early in the second period, but Buffalo pulled away with two goals apiece in the second and third. Travis Konecny scored his fifth goal in December.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers’ five-game point streak is snapped with 5-3 loss at the SabresThe Flyers took a 2-1 lead early in the second period, but Buffalo pulled away with two goals apiece in the second and third. Travis Konecny scored his fifth goal in December.Jackie Spiegel
Matvei Michkov is playing less than many of the Flyers’ other forwards. Here’s why.Fans are angry with Michkov's lack of ice time, as he ranks ninth among the team's forwards. Part of that is due to his play, but Michkov is also taking a lot of penalties and short shifts on his own.Jackie Spiegel
Matvei Michkov is playing less than many of the Flyers’ other forwards. Here’s why.Fans are angry with Michkov's lack of ice time, as he ranks ninth among the team's forwards. Part of that is due to his play, but Michkov is also taking a lot of penalties and short shifts on his own.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers’ Egor Zamula cleared waivers and will be assigned to Lehigh ValleyZamula, who has been with the organization since 2018, has played in 13 games this season and with Rasmus Ristolainen's return it became clear he was the odd man out.Jackie Spiegel
Flyers’ Egor Zamula cleared waivers and will be assigned to Lehigh ValleyZamula, who has been with the organization since 2018, has played in 13 games this season and with Rasmus Ristolainen's return it became clear he was the odd man out.Jackie Spiegel
Rasmus Ristolainen’s return gives Flyers an edge: ‘He likes the physical part of the game’The hulking defenseman's first game since March 11 was eventful. “Guys got to keep their heads up, because he is a good hitter, open-ice hitter,” coach Rick Tocchet says. Jackie Spiegel
Rasmus Ristolainen’s return gives Flyers an edge: ‘He likes the physical part of the game’The hulking defenseman's first game since March 11 was eventful. “Guys got to keep their heads up, because he is a good hitter, open-ice hitter,” coach Rick Tocchet says. Jackie Spiegel
