Writer: Kevin Durso
The Philadelphia Flyers open the 2025-26 regular season against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Dan Vladar starts in goal. Matvei Michkov begins his second season in the NHL. Trevor Zegras makes his Flyers debut.
As the 2025-26 regular season is about to begin, here are five storylines to watch for the Flyers.
The Flyers final roster for opening night was submitted and announced on Monday. Breaking down the 23 players that will start the season in orange and black.
The Flyers have traded Ryan Ellis’ contract and a draft pick to the San Jose Sharks for forward Carl Grundstrom and defenseman Artem Guryev.
Travis Konecny scored two goals and added another in the shootout, as the Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils in the preseason finale on Saturday.
The Flyers officially close out the preseason on Saturday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils.
Emil Heineman scored with 2:54 remaining in the third period to hand the Flyers a 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The Flyers will use a roster that could be the one for opening night in Thursday’s preseason game against the New York Islanders.
After the latest round of cuts, the Flyers roster is starting to become clearer ahead of the season opener on Oct. 9.
Bobby Brink scored the only goal of the shootout as the Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins, 3-2, on Monday night at TD Garden.
