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Rick Tocchet calls Flyers’ collapse ‘inexcusable,’ but he deserves blame too

The Philadelphia Flyers appeared to have stopped trying to win a hockey game on Thursday night. As they were visiting the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, the let a 2-1 lead completely fall out of their hands out…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:54 PM
Rick Tocchet calls Flyers’ collapse ‘inexcusable,’ but he deserves blame too
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Thomas Williams argues Rick Tocchet deserves blame alongside players for the Flyers' late collapse.
  • The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 after scoring two late regulation goals.
  • Head coach Rick Tocchet labeled giving up the 2-1 lead as 'inexcusable' following the defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet called his team's collapse 'inexcusable' after they surrendered a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Writer Thomas Williams argues that while the late breakdown was unacceptable, Tocchet also deserves blame for how the team coasted through the second half.

After second-period goals from Simon Benoit and Noel Acciari, the Flyers failed to maintain aggression. Pavel Dorofeyev tied the game on a power play following a Denver Barkey penalty, and Ty Kartye scored the winner shortly after.

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