Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Could Soon Be On Wrong Side of NHL History

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet is on the brink of unwanted NHL history following a disastrous start to the season. The Flyers extended their winless streak to nine consecutive games after suffering a 2-1 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, dropping their record to 0-6-3. Another defeat would push Tocchet and Philadelphia further into historic territory among the league's worst season-opening slumps.

Detroit forward Andrew Copp netted the tie-breaking goal with 4:38 remaining at Little Caesars Arena to seal Philadelphia's ninth straight loss, which marks the longest winless start in Flyers franchise history. Defenseman Anton Johansson scored his first career goal for Detroit earlier in the contest, while Philadelphia's ongoing skid ranks as the worst opening stretch across the NHL since the 2024-25 season.