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What has gone wrong for the Flyers?

It’s been a horrid start to the 2026-27 NHL season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Through seven games, the not-so-Broad Street Bullies are 0-5-2, last in both the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference and the second-worst record in the league.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
What has gone wrong for the Flyers?
Key Things to Know
  • Analysts on Daily Faceoff LIVE examined the Philadelphia Flyers' winless 0-5-2 start to the 2026-27 season.
  • The Flyers sit at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division and rank 28th in goals against.
  • Matvei Michkov is the only Flyers player with more than one goal through seven games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Flyers have endured a difficult start to the 2026-27 NHL season, opening with an 0-5-2 record through seven games. The team sits at the bottom of both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference. Matvei Michkov is the only player with multiple goals, while Travis Konecny is the sole skater with more than two points.

On Daily Faceoff LIVE, analyst Steve Peters argued that the Flyers overachieved last season and remain unprepared for heightened expectations. Peters pointed to defensive decline, an abbreviated training camp, an injury to goaltender Dan Vladar, and a drop to 28th in goals against as central factors in the club's ongoing struggles.

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