Flyers fans boo, want Ice Girls back

Outside of last season’s blistering pace, where he scored nine goals in his first 20 games, Foerster typically struggles to get going.

'Tocc' is on the clock. The GM said the team might take a step back this season, but he didn't expect to be this bad, and he didn't expect the Flyers' best player to want a trade.

While Brière and Co. tried to defuse the situation on Wednesday and there has been no formal trade request, that doesn't mean Michkov is happy or that this situation is anywhere close to over.

On a day when the attention was on Matvei Michkov and whether he wanted to be traded, the Flyers bonded together and delivered one of their best performances of the season despite a 3-2 OT loss.

The Flyers rallied from a 2-0 hole with a power-play goal from Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim's third-period goal, but the overtime loss dropped them to 0-6 in games that ended after regulation.

Speaking to media members over Zoom on Wednesday evening, Brière added that Michkov and his agent, Paul Theofanous, have both denied any suggestion that they'd want a trade came from them.

Ristolainen, who was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday, has not played since Oct. 24 after reaggravating an upper-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks.

Matvei Michkov said he's not worried about the "news" and needs "concentration on tonight's game." He and Nick Seeler also cleared the air regarding their spat from Monday's game in Vancouver.

The 21-year-old star has 10 goals, more than the next three Flyers combined. He's fit, he's playing hard, and he apparently is sick of getting blamed for everything. Will he be a Flyer next season?

Michkov, who has been viewed as one of the pillars of the Flyers' rebuild, leads the team with 10 goals and 14 points and is a restricted free agent at season's end.

The Flyers played a strong first 40 minutes to put themselves in complete control, but a poor third period saw them holding on for dear life for a much-needed 3-1 victory.

Michael Bunting scored his first goal with the Flyers, and Travis Konecny added a power-play goal.

While they have only officially been together for two games, among the 22 Flyers line combinations that have played at least 10 minutes together this season, they already rank No. 2 in goals scored.

The Flyers have lost six of their last seven after Calgary's Matt Coronato scored the game-winner.

The Flyers are averaging the third-fewest shots per game (23.5) and are tied with the Blackhawks with the second-fewest goals this season entering Sunday's game against the Flames.

Head coach Rick Tocchet: “When you’re losing, you want to try different things and take a little pressure off. They’ve been playing really well all year, and they’re getting a lot of offense for us."

Rick Tocchet noted that the team has had trouble attacking pressure in late-game situations.

The Flyers still need to significantly upgrade the center position to take the next step toward contention. Dylan Larkin's arrival isn't likely, but Dalibor Dvorský or Charlie Stramel may be in reach.

The Flyers have now lost five of their past six games after allowing New York to score two goals in the third period.

Hundreds of flights into and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled Friday evening, according to data from flight tracking website FlightAware.

Hard freezes are expected in most of the region the next several mornings.

Marsh, the outfielder whose season was marked by extremes, underwent a carpal boss excision Oct. 14 in Scottsdale, Ariz., the team announced Friday.

The Pennsylvania governor, fresh off his blowout reelection win, is getting more involved on the national stage.

An unvaccinated Montour County resident who tested positive for measles has died.

The Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Rocky Balboa was established at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps on Friday.