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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 Player Grades Through 25 Games
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At the 25-game mark for the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia Flyers are 12-10-3 and just above the playoff line. They’re on a 109-point pace through their last 18 contests, so they have bounced back after a rough stretch early on. There’s some upside with this team even if it might not seem it on the surface. With a pretty long break until their next game (Dec. 5), it’s a good time to look at the Flyers’ individual players and give them a grade for their play. Who has been the sharpest through October and November? Related: Penguins’ Player Grades Through…

Keith Jones: NHL Veteran Turned Commentator and Flyers Executive
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Keith Jones has established himself as a staple in Philadelphia’s hockey, and the greater sports scene. A veteran of parts of nine NHL seasons, the Brantford, Ontario-native went on to have a successful career in both Philadelphia and national media outlets as a television and radio broadcaster. The respect he garnered from the hockey world, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the game, opened the door for the former right-winger to accept a position with the Philadelphia Flyers’ front office in 2023. Juniors Jones played three seasons of junior-level hockey in Canada before being selected by the Washington Capitals 141st…

Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Flyers – 11/30/24
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The St. Louis Blues face the Philadelphia Flyers at Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (11-10-3) at BLUES (11-12-1) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, NBCSP Flyers projected lineup Joel Farabee — Sean Couturier — Travis KonecnyOwen Tippett — Morgan Frost — Matvei MichkovTyson Foerster — Noah Cates — Bobby BrinkScott Laughton — Ryan Poehling — Garnet Hathaway Cam York — Travis SanheimEmil Andrae — Rasmus RistolainenNick Seeler — Helge Grans Aleksei KolosovIvan Fedotov Scratched: Nicolas Deslauries, Egor Zamula, Erik Johnson Injured: Samuel Ersson (lower body), Jamie Drysdale (upper body) Status report Latest for THW:…

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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.