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Metropolitan Division · Est. 1967

Philadelphia Flyers

2026–27 · 0–6–3 · 3 pts · #8 Metropolitan
GM: Daniel Briere HC: Rick Tocchet
Team xGF%
35.7
% · all situations · HighDanger xG
32nd in NHL
Identity
Gritty-defensive
Rising under Tocchet
Contention window
Opening
Beat Pittsburgh, swept by Carolina in R2
Coach
Tocchet
Structure-first identity
Avg age · forwards
27.1
computed from roster
Team Identity
Gritty-defensive · Rising under Tocchet

Rick Tocchet has the Flyers ahead of schedule. Philadelphia not only returned to the playoffs but won a round, knocking off in-state rival Pittsburgh in six before running into the buzzsaw and getting swept by eventual champion Carolina in round two. Travis Konecny (68 points) and Trevor Zegras (67) led a deeper, more dangerous attack, with Owen Tippett adding 28 goals and Matvei Michkov chipping in 20 in a steady second season. Dan Vladar won 29 games in net and earned a five-year extension, and Philadelphia added Joseph Woll this summer to give Tocchet a genuine tandem in the crease. The structured, defensive identity held up against playoff competition. Rookie Porter Martone flashed star potential in a late cameo, and Sean Couturier's veteran presence anchored a group that suddenly looks like it is arriving early. The next step is turning a first-round series win into a longer run.

2026-27 team profile · ranked against teams that have played

35.8%
xGF%
32th of 32
-14.9
xG diff
32th of 32
2.08
xGF / game
32th of 32
3.73
xGA / game
29th of 32
-8
Finishing
31th of 32
+2
Goaltending
15th of 32
286
Unblocked att. for
19th of 32
443
Unblocked att. against
32th of 32
All situations, not 5-on-5. Our own xG model.

Player stats · 2026-27

Forwards17
Defense7

Goaltending

Current lineup, this season's numbers. A dash means no games played yet.

Cap situation · 2026-27

Cap committed
$93.21M
of $104.0M
Cap space
$10.79M
Players signed
26/23
3 over limit
Pending RFAs
0
team-controlled
Cap utilization90%

Lines · cap by group

Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27

How much salary cap space do the Philadelphia Flyers have in 2026-27?

The Philadelphia Flyers have $10.79M in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $93.21M committed against the $104.0M cap (90% utilization).

Who is the highest-paid player on the Philadelphia Flyers?

Trevor Zegras is the Philadelphia Flyers' highest-paid player with a $9.12M cap hit, signed through 2030.

How many players do the Philadelphia Flyers have signed for 2026-27?

The Philadelphia Flyers have 26 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (3 over limit).

Who are the Philadelphia Flyers' highest-paid players?

The Philadelphia Flyers' top cap hits for 2026-27 are Trevor Zegras ($9.12M), Travis Konecny ($8.75M), Sean Couturier ($7.75M).

5-year points history

Regular-season points, last five seasons.

Organization strength

Current NHL lineup only, weighted by NHL Equivalency. Bar shows team vs league average (marker at center).
Forwards · 13 of 17 16.4
top Travis Konecny (49.2) league 45.0 NHLe pts/82
Defense · 6 of 7 9.5
top Travis Sanheim (27.3) league 28.3 NHLe pts/82
Goalies · 1 of 2 .916
top Joseph Woll (0.916) league .897 SV%
Injury report (0)
via CBS Sports
No injuries reported - offseason (updated in September).

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