The Flyers are a solid and competitive team this season. As of early January 2026, they’re sitting third in the tough Metropolitan Division and are firmly in the playoff picture about halfway through the 2025-26 NHL season.
Under new Head Coach Rick Tocchet (hired in May 2025), they’ve shown strong depth, beating quality opponents like the Edmonton Oilers (5-2 on January 3) and Vancouver Canucks (6-3 recently). They’ve played around 40 games with a winning record (references to player stats over 39-40 games suggest something like 21-12-7 or similar, giving them a points percentage good enough for a top-3 divisional spot).
- Trevor Zegras (leading in points, goals, and assists on pace for a strong year)
- Travis Sanheim has been a beast for the most part on defense, while logging a ton of minutes nightly
- Goaltending from Dan Vladar has been a positive addition
The team are not elite (like perennial contenders), but they’re definitely a better-than-average team—playoff contenders with momentum heading into 2026. Compared to recent rebuilding years, this feels like a clear step forward.
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