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Slumping Red Wings take aim at team in worse shape, winless Flyers

The free-falling Philadelphia Flyers are mired in a franchise-record losing streak to start a season, but they took some semblance of a positive feeling from their latest outing.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 7:10 AM
Slumping Red Wings take aim at team in worse shape, winless Flyers
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Red Wings host the winless Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in a matchup of struggling teams.
  • Philadelphia is on a franchise-record season-opening winless skid at 0-5-3 following a 3-2 shootout loss to Seattle.
  • Detroit has lost three consecutive games after a 5-4 overtime defeat against the New Jersey Devils.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings will host the winless Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night as both struggling teams seek a rebound. Philadelphia is mired in a franchise-record 0-5-3 start to the season after suffering a 3-2 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Despite the defeat, Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet praised his team's third-period comeback that forced the shootout.

Detroit enters the contest on a three-game losing streak following a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat, who signed a seven-year, $91 million contract extension on Tuesday, leads Detroit with four goals and eight points this season.

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