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The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six. In their seventh season, they won the 1974 Stanley Cup, becoming the first expansion team to do so. They won their second, and most recent, Cup the next season. The Flyers of the 1970s became known as the Broad Street Bullies for their aggressive and intimidating style of play and were led by Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Reggie Leach. While the Flyers have gone to six Stanley Cup Finals after their 1975 Stanley Cup championship, they have yet to reclaim the glory they experienced during the 1970s.

Flyers Farm Report: Devine, Nardi, Mongo, Chyzowski, & More
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The Reading Royals, ECHL-affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, ended their season on April 13. With a final record of 29 wins and 35 losses, Reading placed 12th out of 13 in the Eastern Conference field, and 23rd out of 27 in the ECHL overall.  Related: Philadelphia Flyers’ 2023-24 Team Awards Despite a disappointing finish to the season, a number of Royals players gave fans plenty to cheer for throughout the 2023-24 campaign. A major highlight of the season was Matt Brown’s selection to the All-Star Game, news that was met with much enthusiasm by the fan base. The 24-year-old forward’s…

Flyers: 3 Takeaways From Danny Briere’s End-of-Season Presser
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On April 19, the general manager (GM) of the Philadelphia Flyers, Danny Briere, held an end-of-season press conference with the media. Philadelphia finished their 2023-24 season with a 38-33-11 record, just four points shy of a playoff spot despite being in a rebuild. Briere spent over 30 minutes with the media, talking about the past, the present, and the future. What were some takeaways from that? Flyers Don’t Have a Plan to Add Top-End Talent When asked about how the Flyers were going to add high-end talent to their roster, Briere didn’t give a great answer. Head coach John Tortorella…

Best & Worst Moments of the Flyers’ 2023-24 Season
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The 2023-24 season has officially come to an end for the Philadelphia Flyers. They stayed in the playoff mix through 81 games and for most of their 82nd before they were officially eliminated. They did a great job for a team that was projected by most to land in the basement. By no means was it a boring season. The drama never really stopped for the Orange and Black. Here are some of the best and worst moments from their 2023-24 campaign. Best: A Near Historic Comeback in Hockeytown On Dec. 22, the Flyers had their worst start to a…

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Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Flyers – 4/16/24
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The Washington Capitals face the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (39-31-11) at FLYERS (38-32-11) 7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NBCSP, TVAS2, SNP, SNW Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Connor McMichael — T.J. Oshie Aliaksei Protas…

 

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Flyers FAQ

What year were the Philadelphia Flyers founded?

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six.

When did the Philadelphia Flyers play their first game?

The Flyers played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, losing to the Oakland Seals 5-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers?

John Tortorella is the current head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers.