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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.

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 9

The National Hockey League not only added its most famous individual trophy on this date, but it also announced that it would double in size. All-time greats in both Montreal and Anaheim made franchise history, and some impressive streaks were also extended. Let’s fire up the THW time machine and look back at all the best moments from Feb. 9. Historic New Additions The NHL gained its first-ever individual award on Feb. 9, 1924, when it announced the Hart Trophy would be given to the player “judged to be the most valuable to his team during the regular season.” The…

Flyers’ Travis Konecny Helps Defeat Penguins 3-2

The Philadelphia Flyers (24-26-7) and Pittsburgh Penguins (23-25-9) are in a weird spot. They’re neck-and-neck with one another for last place in the Metropolitan Division while simultaneously being a winning streak away from the wildcard conversation. That established, the Flyers came away with a regulation win in their building, 3-2. Maybe that’s a start? Game Recap The Flyers broke the ice just 1:44 into the game courtesy of Scott Laughton’s 11th goal of the season. The primary assist came from Travis Konecny, giving him a two-game point streak after going scoreless in his previous four, but the work was done…

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Flyers – 2/8/25

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on 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. PENGUINS (23-24-9) at FLYERS (23-26-7) 7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, NBCSP Penguins projected lineup Anthony Beauvillier — Rickard Rakell — Bryan RustMichael Bunting — Cody Glass — Danton HeinenMatt Nieto — Kevin Hayes — Philip TomasinoBokondji Imama — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari P. O Joseph — Kris LetangMatt Grzelcyk — Erik KarlssonRyan Graves — Vincent Desharnais Joel BlomqvistAlex Nedeljkovic Scratched: Ryan Shea, Emil Bemstrom Injured: Sidney Crosby (upper body), Evgeni Malkin (lower body) Status report Crosby took…

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Projected Lineups for Flyers vs Avalanche- 2/2/25

The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (23-24-6) at AVALANCHE (30-21-2) 3 p.m. ET; NBCSP+, ALT, SN1 Flyers projected lineupTyson Foerster — Noah Cates — Travis KonecnyAnthony Richard — Sean Couturier —…

 

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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.