Owen Tippett has been playing some of the best hockey of his NHL career in the 2025-26 season, particularly in stretches where he’s shown consistency, confidence, and two-way impact.
2025-26 Season Stats
- 24 goals and 20 assists for 44 points
- Shooting percentage is 12.2 (above his career ~10.3%)
- Average ice time ~16:50–16:51 per game
- Notable: Three shorthanded goals (leading the Flyers), strong recent shooting volume, and contributions on the penalty kill
- 28 goals and 53 points in 2023-24
- 20 goals / 43 points in the down 2024-25 season
Tippett’s on pace to challenge or match his goal total while adding more all-around value, including better decision-making and physical play (hits, blocks). Analysts and fans have noted he’s “on fire” lately, with multiple multi-goal or multi-point games, a hat trick earlier, and strong West Coast road performances.
What’s Different This Year?
- Hot streaks: He’s had runs like four goals in six games or 5 in 8, plus noticeable audacious plays (toe-drags, powering to the net). Recent comments highlight improved confidence—he’s shooting without hesitation and using his speed/size more assertively.
- Underlying metrics: Better expected goals share, high shot volume, and even-strength scoring consistency over recent seasons. He’s looked dominant at times, with fans calling him the Flyers’ best player “down the stretch” or “the last month.”
- Two-way growth: Elevated penalty-killing role and shorthanded production, plus positive eye-test feedback on compete level.
- He’s described as looking “different” — more assertive and believing he can take over shifts.
Tippett (drafted 10th overall by Florida in 2017, now 27) has always had a big shot, speed, and scoring upside from his junior days, but consistency and decision-making were previous knocks. This season shows real progress, even if the Flyers as a team are in a middling spot.
Flyers fans are excited about the heater—he’s become “so enjoyable” to watch night after night. If he sustains this into the final games (he’s got a chance at 28–30 goals), it could solidify him as a reliable top-six winger on his long-term deal.
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