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The Flyers’ playoff hopes are officially beyond saving

Before the puck dropped on the 2026-27 season, there was hope for the Philadelphia Flyers. Coming off a gutsy playoff appearance where they squeaked in due to a hot streak, and where they managed to knock off their archrivals in…

By Thomas Williams · Broad Street Hockey

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:17 PM

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Thomas Williams argues the Philadelphia Flyers' postseason hopes are effectively over following their dismal start to the season.
The Flyers fell to a 3-8-4 record after suffering a 5-2 defeat against the Washington Capitals.
Philadelphia currently sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

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Thomas Williams of Broad Street Hockey argues that the Philadelphia Flyers' playoff hopes are officially lost following a poor start to the season. After suffering a 5-2 defeat against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, Philadelphia holds a 3-8-4 record and sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Williams highlights that the Flyers are now tied with the Chicago Blackhawks in points percentage, with only the Vancouver Canucks ranking worse. Citing analysis by Adam Gretz, Williams notes that Philadelphia is just the 17th team in the NHL salary-cap era to record three or fewer wins through their opening 15 games.

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