When the NHL pauses for its league-wide Christmas break, the Philadelphia Flyers do so in unfamiliar territory. Instead of chasing the playoff line or searching for answers, they head into the holidays firmly established near the top of the Metropolitan Division.
Here's a look at the latest happenings with the Flyers:
Recent Game Highlights
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers faced each other for the first time this season before heading into the Christmas break. The Flyers came off a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks the night before (Dec. The Philadelphia Flyers came away with a big win, taking down the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night.
Philadelphia Flyers in action.
Player Updates
After going nearly two months without a goal, Philadelphia Flyers forward Nikita Grebenkin secured his second NHL tally against the Vancouver Canucks. The rookie's goal gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead late in the second period.
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Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is expected to miss five months following surgery on his right arm, the team announced Wednesday. The timeline would keep Foerster out past the end of the regular season and into the playoffs, should the Flyers qualify.
Roster Moves
Needing an extra goalie following the announcement that Daniel Vladar is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the Flyers have recalled goaltender Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia had an open roster spot so no corresponding move needed to be made.
The announcement of Kolosov’s reassignment came with an announcement that Vladar has recovered from his injury and will be available tonight for the team’s game against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Flyers announced Monday morning that they have reassigned Kolosov back to AHL Lehigh Valley.
Prospect Watch
Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect Jack Berglund has been named the captain for Sweden’s team at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
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Jack Berglund named captain for Sweden's team.
Additional Information
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Ahead of Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere spoke with the media. The Philadelphia Flyers blew a two-goal lead in the final 11 minutes of regulation on Saturday vs.
Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet has had it with the Flyers media and questions about Matvei Michkov.
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