Travis Konecny, Flyers forward and Alternate Captain, expressed his frustration about the team’s ongoing playoff drought. After the Flyers’ 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on January 29, 2026—which extended their rough stretch to 2-8-2 over their last 12 games—he told reporters:
“It’s frustrating. I’ve been through this so many times. I’m tired of missing the playoffs, that’s kind of all I look at right now. I just want to get points for the team. We need to figure something out.” – Travis Konecny
The Flyers haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019-20 bubble run, marking what would be a sixth straight miss if it continues this season. Konecny, in his 10th NHL season (all with Philly), has only reached the playoffs twice in his career. He’s been a standout performer this year despite the team’s struggles—recently posting a hat trick in a loss to Columbus and earning praise for playing like someone “tired of losing” after snapping a losing streak earlier in January.
Head Coach Rick Tocchet and media have noted his intensity and frustration as motivation, with comments like “he’s tired of losing, so he’s pissed” tying into his drive to push the Flyers toward contention.
The Flyers are currently hovering around the playoff bubble in the Eastern Conference, but their recent skid has fans and analysts discussing whether Konecny’s prime years are at risk if the rebuild doesn’t accelerate. His comments reflect a player who’s committed but clearly hungry for postseason success.
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