The good, the bad, and the ugly from the Flyers’ brutal start

The Philadelphia Flyers have opened their 2026-27 season with an 0-1-2 record, struggling with poor 5-on-5 play, undisciplined penalties, and an ineffective power play. Head coach Rick Tocchet pointed out that the team is failing execution and being outshot heavily. Amid the early struggles, writer Jason MacNeil highlights goaltender Joseph Woll and winger Matvei Michkov as the team's primary bright spots.

Jason MacNeil notes that Woll has faced 84 shots across two starts to earn Philadelphia their only two points. However, the Flyers remain scoreless on eight power-play opportunities and have been heavily outmatched at even strength, posting a 33.68 percent Corsi For rate through three contests. Meanwhile, rookie Porter Martone continues to search for his first NHL point.