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5 bold predictions for Flyers’ 2026-27 season

The leaves are changing colors. The morning air has shifted from balmy to slightly chilly. That coffee shop down the street has officially begun serving pumpkin spice lattes. That can all mean one thing and one thing only — hockey…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
5 bold predictions for Flyers’ 2026-27 season
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Flyers open their 2026-27 season against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Matvei Michkov lost nearly 30 pounds during the offseason ahead of his third NHL campaign.
  • Michkov scored 51 regular-season points and was scratched twice in the playoffs during 2025-26.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ahead of the Philadelphia Flyers' season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, writer Ryan Quigley shared predictions for the team's 2026-27 NHL campaign. The article highlights expectations for forward Matvei Michkov following a difficult sophomore season under head coach Rick Tocchet, during which Michkov managed 51 points in the regular season and one point across eight playoff games.

Michkov reportedly lost nearly 30 pounds during the offseason and began conducting press conferences in English. After scoring a preseason goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro, Michkov is projected to achieve a point-per-game pace, while the Flyers are predicted to finish with a top-20 power play for the first time since 2020-21.

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