Denver Barkey may miss the home/season opener

Philadelphia Flyers forward Denver Barkey may miss the 2026-27 season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30 after being placed on injured reserve on September 28. The 21-year-old sustained a lower-body injury on September 21 following a hit from Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary during a preseason contest.

Barkey's injured reserve placement is retroactive to September 22, making him eligible for activation once healthy. Flyers General Manager Danny Brière stated that the injury shouldn't sideline Barkey for too long, noting he could return shortly after opening night.