Jack Nesbitt, the Flyers’ first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft, is indeed on fire right now with the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL playoffs.

He’s been tearing it up lately:

• In the regular season, he put up strong numbers, including a hot streak where he racked up 13 points (7G, 6A) in his last seven games, finishing with 25 goals, 33 assists, and a +26 rating in 55 games. thehockeynews.com
• In the playoffs, he’s kept the momentum going with 4 goals and 2 assists in five games (as of April 11, 2026), including 2 goals (one the game-winner on the power play) in a recent outing.

This is exciting stuff for Flyers prospect watchers—Nesbitt’s showing upside as a center who can score in tight areas and contribute on the power play. Maybe he plays for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms next season, as the Flyers lone rxemption.

Keep an eye on him as the OHL playoffs roll on.

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Porter Martone added to his impressive early NHL résumé last night (April 9, 2026) in the Flyers’ 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.The 19-year-old rookie recorded a multi-point game with one goal (his second NHL goal, on the Power Play) and one assist. That gives him two goals and four assists (Six points) through his first six NHL games — a strong start after signing his entry-level contract and jumping straight from Michigan State.

Recent Highlights for Martone

• He scored his first NHL goal on April 5 vs. the Boston Bruins — an overtime winner on the power play (5-on-3). That made him the first player in Flyers history to score his debut NHL goal in overtime. nytimes.com
• He’s already had multiple multi-point games in his first six contests, joining a short list of notable Flyers rookies (like Mike Richards, Eric Lindros, Tyson Foerster, and James van Riemsdyk) who’ve done so in a similar early window.

Despite the loss in Detroit, the Flyers remain in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with three games left, and they control their own destiny. Martone sounded focused afterward, saying the team needs to “Flush it down the toilet” and play their best three games of the year.

Martone’s been a bright spot in Philly’s late-season push — big, skilled, and already contributing in key moments. The kid looks like a future stud.

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The guys from Gettin Gritty Wit It are back with another great show. Porter Martone finds his groove, and the Flyers move into third in the Metropolitan Division.

Marrone us a bright spot fur the Flyers future, and he really helps the Flyers Power Play.

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The Flyers have officially signed forward Jack Berglund to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC) that begins with the 2026-27 NHL season.

As part of the deal, the 19-year-old (turning 20 tomorrow) will report immediately to the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Details on the Signing

• Contract: Standard three-year ELC starting 2026-27 (no specific cap hit or bonuses released yet in initial reports).
• Immediate Move: Berglund joins the Phantoms now, allowing him to get acclimated to North American ice, smaller rinks, and AHL pace before his official ELC kicks in.
• Background Context: He still had one year remaining on his contract with Färjestad BK in the SHL. The Flyers had been working to bring him over earlier, but negotiations were complicated until this resolution. Berglund had publicly expressed interest in staying in Sweden for another season, but the organization secured his commitment now.

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Porter Martone (Flyers rookie forward) has quickly picked up the nickname “Moose” from teammate Trevor Zegras. Zegras referred to him as “a moose” in a recent interview/comment, praising his mature play for a young player (he’s 19), physical style, and Power Play contributions.

“He’s a moose. For a young kid, he plays a very mature game. I’ve had a lot of fun playing with him,” Flyers’ Forward Trevor Zegras said in a post game presser, following the game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.

The nickname “Moose” may have been formed, as it seems to stem from his big, powerful build and playing style as a power forward. It appears the nickname is catching on fast in the locker room and fanbase right after his early NHL games and call-up.

Martone (the 19-year-old Flyers rookie, aka Moose) has been playing extremely well in his very short NHL career so far.

• Games Played: 5
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 3
• Points: 4
• Plus/Minus: +3
• TOI/G: ~16:39–16:54 (with solid Power Play time)

He made his NHL debut on March 31, 2026, and has already made a big impact during the Flyers’ late-season playoff push.

• He leads the NHL in shots on goal in his first few games (e.g., 5 vs. Washington, a game-high 9 vs. Detroit).
• On April 5 vs. Boston, he scored his first NHL goal — a Power Play overtime winner on a 5-on-3 — giving the Flyers a huge 2-1 victory that helped push them into a playoff spot. He also had an assist in that game (setting up the first goal with a slick feed).
• Advanced stats show him spending a lot of time in the offensive zone (high percentile among forwards) and generating quality chances, including mid-range shots.

Martone looks for a 19-year-old straight out of college (he dominated at Michigan State with 50 points in 35 games). Teammates like Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster have been hyping him up, and he’s already drawing comparisons to big-impact rookies. Some are even calling his early play “nasty” and saying he’s making things happen every shift with his size, shot, puck skills, and hockey IQ.

The Flyers are in the thick of a Metropolitan Division playoff battle right now (around 3rd place as of the latest updates), and Martone has been a spark for them.Bottom line: For a rookie who just signed his ELC and jumped straight to the NHL with no AHL seasoning, he’s exceeding expectations and looking like a future star. “Moose” is fitting in fast and contributing right away.

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Trevor Zegras has been vocal (and is showing it on the ice) about his desire to make the playoffs for the first time in his NHL career.

After being traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the Flyers in June 2025, Zegras has embraced a fresh start in Philly. He’s playing a bigger role—often as the de facto No. 1 center—pushing the pace, contributing offensively, and bringing energy to the locker room.

“Right from the beginning Trevor came to us, he wants to play in meaningful games. I hate using the word playoffs, but he wants to make the playoffs. He hasn’t played a playoff game,” Flyers’ Head Coach Rick Tocchet said last night. “I think he wants to prove a lot of people wrong. He played with a chip on his shoulder… Pushes the pace. And… he’s a real good locker room guy.”

Zegras himself has talked about enjoying the pressure of the late-season playoff push, noting that it has felt like “must-win games” for about a month now. He’s been delivering in big moments, including an overtime winner against the Dallas Stars and multiple-goal games as the Flyers chase a wild-card spot.

2025-26 Season Stats and Context

This season with the Flyers (through 78 games), Zegras has posted strong numbers: 25 goals, 40 assists (65 points), including a new career-high in goals. He’s on point streaks and contributing in all situations, though his faceoff work as a center remains a work in progress.

The Flyers have been on a strong run (one of the hotter teams in the East since late January), sitting in the thick of the Metropolitan Division/wild-card race with just a handful of games left. A win like their recent 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils (with two goals from Zegras) helps keep those hopes alive.

Zegras never made the postseason during his tenure in Anaheim (the Ducks have missed for years), so this stretch-run experience is new territory for him—and he’s thriving in it with that chip-on-the-shoulder mentality Tocchet mentioned.

Bottom line:

Zegras isn’t just along for the ride; he’s actively pushing to get the Flyers in and prove doubters wrong. With the race this tight, every point (and every big moment from players like him, Matvei Michkov, Tyson Foerster, etc.) counts. If the Flyers keep grinding, he might finally get that first playoff taste.

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Isaiah, Chef, and Dan return with the Flyers riding a 14-4-1 stretch into a playoff spot with five games remaining in the season. The team’s improved defensive play, along with an infusion of new faces led by rookie Porter Martone and the return of Tyson Foerster, has pushed the Flyers closer to their first postseason berth since 2020.

The panel recaps the three games since the last episode before being joined by Anthony DiMarco of DailyFaceoff.com to assess the team’s playoff chances, Martone-mania, the perception of fans being overprotective of Matvei Michkov, the Jiricek signing, the struggling power play, and the offseason implications of a potential playoff berth.

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Matvei Michkov was fined $2,000 by the NHL for diving/embellishment.

The fine was announced today (April 7, 2026) as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment). It stems from an incident on March 24, 2026, during a Flyers game against the Columbus Blue Jackets (vs. Dante Fabbro).

This was Michkov’s second embellishment citation of the 2025-26 season. His first warning came on December 3, 2025, against the Buffalo Sabres. The $2,000 fine is the standard amount for a second offense.

The fine is separate from his earlier $2,473.96 fine (maximum under the CBA) in December 2024 for high-sticking Quinton Byfield of the Kings—that was not related to embellishment.The call has drawn some fan discussion and memes (including from accounts that track NHL dives), but it’s a relatively minor supplementary discipline with no suspension. Michkov has been a dynamic rookie for the Flyers, though embellishment calls have occasionally been part of the conversation around his play.

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Porter Martone, the Flyers’ 2025 first-round pick (6th overall), has been vocal about his lifelong fandom for the Orange & Black. He grew up in Canada as a Flyers fan, even had his name on the jumbotron at the Wells Fargo Center as a kid, and called joining the team a “no-brainer” after signing his three-year entry-level contract on March 29, 2026.

The 19-year-old right winger left Michigan State (where he led the Spartans with 25 goals and 50 points as a freshman) to jump straight into the NHL lineup for the Flyers’ late-season playoff push. He’s already made an impact in just a handful of games, including scoring his first NHL goal—a power-play overtime winner against the Boston Bruins on April 5, 2026, that gave Philly a huge 2-1 victory and boosted their playoff positioning.

“It’s amazing. I can honestly say, best fans in the league,” Porter Martone said on playing in Philadelphia.

Martone made Flyers history with that overtime goal this past Sunday. He became the first player in Flyers history to score his first NHL goal in overtime, per NHL Stats.

All in all, Martone exhibits a “Perfect Flyer” for his speed, skill, and grit. He’s wearing #94 and looks right at home in the room, “I played with him at World’s and you would never know he was a Junior kid,” Travis Konecny said of Martone.”He’s only going to get better. It’s important to have him for this stretch here, he’s a key piece.”

If you’re a Flyers fan (or just love a good underdog story with a hometown-hero vibe), this kid’s energy is infectious—especially with the team fighting for a playoff spot right now

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After a wild weekend, the Flyers currently sit in a playoff spot as of April 6, 2026. They’re firmly on the bubble in one of the tightest Eastern Conference races in recent memory.

• Flyers record: 39-26-12 (90 points) through 77 games
• In the Metropolitan Division: 3rd place, behind Carolina and Pittsburgh.
• Wild-card picture: The Ottawa Senators currently lead, with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings right behind them).
• Key disadvantage: Fewer regulation wins than most competitors, which hurts in tiebreakers. They’d likely need to finish with more total points to clinch.

The Flyers have shown real fight down the stretch:

• Recent wins include a solid 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders and 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins
• They’re riding a strong stretch (7-3-0)
• Contributions from Travis Konecny (a consistent point producer), Matvei Michkov, and good Goaltending have kept them alive

With a handful of games left (including matchups vs New Jersey, Detroit, etc.), every point is critical. Playoffs are slated to begin on April 18, 2026, so it’s going to be a wild few weeks here.

If the Flyers do clinch, it would set up an exciting playoff run—potentially giving Travis Konecny a chance to build on his limited but gritty playoff history.What’s

What’s your gut feeling now—do you see them going on a final heater to grab that spot, or is the math too tough with the tiebreakers? Let’s keep riding with the orange and black

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