Peter Laviolette returns to Madison Square Garden on Oct. 26, 2026, this time as Los Angeles Kings coach. After being fired by the Rangers on April 19, 2025, he now leads a Kings team that sits 2‑5‑2 in its first nine games under him. Laviolette’s résumé includes a 2006 Stanley Cup with Carolina and three finals appearances with the Flyers (2010) and Predators (2017). He guided the Rangers to a Presidents’ Trophy and franchise‑record 55 wins in 2023‑24, but the team fell short in the Eastern Conference Final and missed the playoffs the following season. A win at MSG would tie him with Ken Hitchcock for sixth all‑time NHL coaching victories.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) will miss at least two more weeks with a re‑aggravated upper‑body injury, coach Rick Tocchet confirms. The veteran, who was only activated after a nine‑game stint on injured reserve and has played four games this season (recording one goal, the Flyers’ first), returns to the sidelines, extending Oliver Bonk’s top‑pair duties and keeping Hunter McDonald in the lineup. He could be back for the team's Western Canada road trip in early November, but may also miss the Nov. 11 game vs. Columbus before the Nov. 12 home date against Edmonton.
In this week's fantasy hockey roundup, the Philadelphia Flyers power play finds its mojo and Cutter Gauthier's goal drought continues.
The Philadelphia Flyers’ 2023 draft class is already proving franchise‑changing, matching Chicago with four NHL players who rank in the Flyers’ top 11 scorers this season. First‑overall pick Matvei Michkov leads the pack with eight goals and two assists in 13 games, defying early doubts about his North‑American transition and positioning himself as a potential offensive cornerstone alongside Porter Martone. The scouting staff, led by Danny Briere and assistant GM Brent Flahr, also secured Oliver Bonk at 22nd overall, who quickly became a top‑four defenseman and third‑overall in team assists despite limited NHL exposure. With goaltender prospects on the horizon, the Flyers could see up to six draft picks impact the roster, signalling a successful draft strategy that may pay dividends long term.
The Dallas Stars were down two forwards yesterday. Jared McCann out 10 weeks. Chris Tanev skating with the team but not ready yet.
The Avalanche continue to struggle on the road, losing to an unexpectedly strong Nashville Predators despite early-season woes. In the Heritage Classic, Montreal’s Jacob Fowler shines with 33 saves, helping the Canadiens earn two points against the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, Carolina’s defenseman Alexander Nikishin signs a surprising one‑year, $3 million deal, while fellow RFA Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and courted by the Sharks. Additional notes: the Flyers are improving health-wise, the Panthers rebound after roster changes, the Blackhawks’ power‑play stalls, James Reimer returns with the Rangers, and Toronto’s blue‑line injuries persist amid wins.
After a hard‑fought loss to the Ducks on Saturday, the Flyers regroup with several roster moves. Rasmus Ristolainen returns, and defenseman Cam York looks set to rejoin soon, sparking a logjam that could boost competition. The team’s power play shows improvement, while Jacob Gaucher is sent back to the Phantoms, opening another roster spot. Meanwhile, Matvei Michkov continues to stand out despite the defeat. The article also teases analysis of a potential Connor Hellebuyck trade and its impact on Philadelphia.
The NHL’s salary cap jumps to $104 million for 2026‑27 and is set to hit $113.5 million in 2027‑28, sparking a contract boom that’s reshaping trades. Philadelphia’s $90 million, five‑year offer sheet for 21‑year‑old Leo Carlsson – an $18 million AAV with a $19.95 million first‑year bonus – forced Anaheim to match and set a new market standard. Soon after, stars like Macklin Celebrini ($18.8 M AAV), Connor Bedard ($15 M), Cale Makar ($20.4 M), Adam Fantilli ($13.75 M) and others secured record extensions, while new CBA limits (seven‑year max for re‑signings, six‑year for trades, 60% bonus cap) force GMs to weigh cap hits, contract length and retained salary more carefully. The article details how these financial shifts affect roster building and trade strategies across the league.
The Philadelphia Flyers entered the final week of October looking for consistency, healthier bodies and a way to turn a difficult start into something more sustainable. Head coach Rick Tocchet’s…
The NHL’s first month of the 2026‑27 season has delivered unexpected twists. Boston surges to a 9‑2‑1 record, thanks to Jeremy Swayman’s .928 save percentage and balanced scoring from newcomers like JJ Peterka, while the Bruins lead the division despite modest star power. In stark contrast, the Philadelphia Flyers languish at 0‑5‑3, trailed by a single point despite a weaker schedule, as their offense sputters and shot differential plummets. Yet rookie Matvei Michkov shines, tying for team lead with ten points and eight goals, hinting at a breakout in his contract year. Other headlines include Igor Shesterkin’s goalie goal and season‑ending injury, Connor Hellebuyck’s trade, and Connor McDavid’s record‑setting start, making the early standings a roller‑coaster of surprises.
The Philadelphia Flyers are signaling a health boost as they shuffle the roster ahead of Saturday’s game vs. the Anaheim Ducks. Veteran forward Garrett Wilson is waived, freeing a spot for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who returns from a nine‑game injury layoff to a third‑pair role. The team also loans center Jacob Gaucher back to the AHL after a brief three‑game stint, keeping the active roster at 22. With forwards Travis Konecny (out eight games) and Owen Tippett (out four) listed day‑to‑day, the Flyers may soon activate one of them for the Tuesday matchup against Columbus, while Cam York remains on the sidelines. Young players Cole Knuble and Alex Bump have stepped up during the absences.
The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to take a step back this year, but does that mean they need to rush a Owen Tippet or Travis Konecny trade.
The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to take a step back this year, but does that mean they need to rush a Owen Tippet or Travis Konecny trade.
The Philadelphia Flyers loan forward Jacob Gaucher to the AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms after he took a third‑period penalty that sparked the Ducks’ winning power‑play goal in a 4‑3 loss on Oct. 24. Gaucher’s demotion clears an NHL roster spot, likely to activate a returning defenseman such as Cam York ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. While the move seems odd given the Flyers’ excess defensive depth, it may open a slot for forward Michael Bunting or a returning winger like Owen Tippett or Travis Konecny. Gaucher returns to a struggling Phantoms squad that fell 7‑2 to Syracuse, giving them a much‑needed boost at forward.
The Philadelphia Flyers are fielding heightened trade interest in winger Owen Tippett, surpassing calls for Travis Konecny, according to Daily Faceoff source Anthony Di Marco. Tippett, 27, carries a $6.2 million cap hit on an eight‑year, $49.6 million deal with a ten‑team no‑trade list through 2030, and has posted 20+ goals in each of his last four seasons, peaking at 28 goals and 53 points in 2022‑23. Though his season start is modest (1‑G, 1‑A in nine games) and he’s on injured reserve, multiple teams are inquiring, especially as the Flyers consider moving both wingers while hunting a top‑six center. Konecny’s no‑movement clause and higher total contract ($70 M) keep him slightly less marketable, but both players could be part of a package with a prospect like Matty Beniers or Jett Luchanko.
The New York Islanders touch down in Dallas for a Sunday night showdown, where head coach Pete DeBoer squares off against his former team. The three‑game Central swing—Dallas, Nashville, Minnesota—continues without injured stars Mat Barzal, Alex Romanov, Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli, and features Brayden Schenn returning to center. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets finally move on from Connor Hellebuyck, who is headed to the New Jersey Devils after a trade, sparking talk of three elite goalies in the state. The article also notes Dawson Mercer’s timely Heritage Classic debut, the Hurricanes’ failed Hellebuyck pursuit, and the Oilers’ recent loss to the Leafs.
The Philadelphia Flyers fall 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 24, 2026, despite leading 2‑0 and 3‑2 at different points. Early power‑play goals from Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone set the tone, but a defensive lapse and a turnover led to Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson scoring for Anaheim. Noah Cates says the Ducks’ goal deflated the Flyers’ energy, and the team couldn’t recover, even after outshooting the Ducks 41‑35 in the third period. Coach Rick Tocchet admits the squad “got loose” in the second period, allowing the Ducks to rally and win the rivalry‑filled matchup.
The Philadelphia Flyers fell 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday despite a season‑high 32 shots and early 2‑0 lead. Goalie Joseph Woll stopped 21 of 26 shots, while Matvei Michkov tallied his eighth goal and Porter Martone added a goal and an assist. Penalties in the second period killed the Flyers’ momentum, allowing the Ducks to rally and win by one. Coach Rick Tocchet and the young stars said the loss was a missed opportunity and stressed the need for tighter discipline and better finishing as they look to bounce back on Tuesday.
The Washington Capitals claim right-shot defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 24, 2026, adding needed depth to their blueline after Vincent Desharnais’ appendectomy and Logan Thompson’s IR move. The 6‑ft‑4, 27‑year‑old, a 2018 fourth‑round pick who debuted with Pittsburgh in 2023‑24, has appeared in 57 NHL games, tallying nine assists, 68 blocked shots and 122 hits while averaging 15:30 of ice time. He enters the final year of a three‑year, $2.4 M contract and is expected to bolster the Caps’ right‑side defense and penalty kill.
The Philadelphia Flyers squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, snapping a three‑game winning streak. Coach Rick Tocchet blamed the collapse on the team taking the "easy way" in the second period, throwing away puck possession and incurring avoidable penalties. Despite early control and three special‑team goals, the Flyers relaxed, allowing the Ducks to rally. Players like Noah Cates and Porter Martone highlighted the need for disciplined shifts and better penalty management. Tocchet noted improvements in puck movement and shorthanded scoring from Tyson Foerster, but stressed the importance of maintaining hard‑won effort throughout the game.
When the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks agreed to a headline-stealing trade on Jan. 8, 2024, they may not have realized they were also creating a new rivalry. Every time…
The Anaheim Ducks edge the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, snapping Philadelphia’s three‑game winning streak and leaving the Flyers at 3‑7‑3. Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with a multi‑point night, while Joseph Woll’s goaltending proves subpar for the first time this season. Key moments include power‑play goals from Matvei Michkov, Porter Martone and Tyson Foerster, a fight between A.J. Greer and Hunter McDonald, and the return of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen after a month‑long absence. The game sees 32 shots for Philly versus 26 for Anaheim, and a flurry of penalties that fuels the high‑scoring finish.
The Philadelphia Flyers (3-7-2) built a 2-0 lead against the Anaheim Ducks (5-6-0) with power‑play goals from Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone, but could not hold on as the Ducks rallied for a 5-4 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 24, 2026. Cuts from both sides fueled the drama—AJ Greer’s roughing penalty sparked a fight, and the Ducks capitalized on multiple penalties, scoring five goals including two early third‑period markers by Leo Carlsson and Beckett Sennecke. It was the first Ducks victory with Cutter Gauthier on the roster, and the Flyers’ late comeback fell short.
The Flyers activate defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen from injured reserve ahead of Saturday’s game vs. the Anaheim Ducks, pairing him with Hunter McDonald on the third line as coach Rick Tocchet eases him back after a nine‑game winless streak. Meanwhile, forward Garrett Wilson is loaned to the AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms after clearing waivers; he appeared in two NHL games, including a 3‑1 win over Ottawa, and will now serve as a veteran presence in the Phantoms’ lineup. The moves hint at potential shifts for depth defensemen Simon Benoit and underline the team’s emphasis on developing young talent.
The Flyers are the only team in the Eastern Conference with a goal differential worse than -10.