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Flyers Start Poorly as Tocchet Searches for Answers
Philadelphia Flyers begin season with 0-2-2 record after 7-0 loss to Penguins.
In brief
Philadelphia Flyers begin season with 0-2-2 record after 7-0 loss to Penguins. Philadelphia Flyers start 2026 season 0-2-2 after 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins with coach Rick Tocchet calling play 'disturbing'. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Flyers' Season Start
Philadelphia Flyers open 2026 season with a 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins.
“disturbing”
Current Record
Flyers sit at 0-2-2 after four games with a 26.0% expected goals share.
Tocchet's Assessment
Coach Rick Tocchet described team play as 'disturbing' after opening loss.
“disturbing”
Expected Goals Rank
Flyers rank last in NHL with 26.0% five-on-five expected goals share.
Goals Against Rank
Flyers rank last with 4.57 goals against per 60 minutes.
Goals For Rank
Flyers rank last with 1.94 goals for per 60 minutes.
Previous Season Success
Flyers reached Eastern Conference Semifinals despite subpar Matvei Michkov play.
Rookie Performance
Porter Martone scored six goals and nine assists in 19 games.
Remaining Games
Flyers have 80 games left to rebuild season optimism.
Biggest Movers
Penguins lead with 9-2-0 record after 2-1-0 start.
What it means
Philadelphia Flyers start 2026 season 0-2-2 after 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins with coach Rick Tocchet calling play 'disturbing'.
