All you need to know about the Flyers opening night lineup

The Philadelphia Flyers announced their 23-man opening night active roster on September 28, 2026, ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team is scheduled to host the Pittsburgh Penguins for their season opener on Wednesday, September 30.

Three players are set to make their Flyers debuts: Noel Acciari, Simon Benoit, and Joseph Woll, while Porter Martone is the only official rookie on the roster. Head coach Rick Tocchet projected defensive pairings that include Travis Sanheim with Rasmus Ristolainen, Cam York with Jamie Drysdale, and Nick Seeler alongside Benoit, with David Jiricek also in contention.