Flyers start new season with zeroes

Flyers reset after playoff run with 'everything's zeroes' mindset.

Sep 30, 2026

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Flyers start new season with zeroes

Flyers reset after playoff run with 'everything's zeroes' mindset.

In brief

Flyers reset after playoff run with 'everything's zeroes' mindset. Flyers' coach Rick Tocchet says last year's playoff success is 'everything's zeroes' for the new season. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.

Flyers prepare for season opener

The Philadelphia Flyers wrapped morning skate at Xfinity Mobile Arena ahead of their home season opener Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Tocchet wears playoff hoodie

Rick Tocchet stepped up to the press conference podium, still wearing his playoff hoodie from several months ago.

Last year's playoff run

Last year's playoff run

The Flyers rallied into the playoffs and took the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games after a season-ending injury for Tyson Foerster.

Cam York's OT winner

Cam York flung his stick into a euphoric crowd upon scoring the OT winner in the first-round series against the Penguins.

Tocchet on new season

Tocchet said, 'Everything's zeroes again, right? It's a new year. Everything's zeroes. Last year's last year.'

“Everything's zeroes again, right? It's a new year. Everything's zeroes. Last year's last year.”

York on moving on

York said, 'For the fans, the city, everybody, it was pretty special. But you gotta move on.'

“For the fans, the city, everybody, it was pretty special. But you gotta move on.”

Flyers' young talent

Porter Martone enters his first full NHL season on Calder Trophy watch after 10 points in nine games.

Key players returning

Tyson Foerster, Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, Alex Bump, Denver Barkey, and Matvei Michkov are key players returning to the lineup.

Tougher competition

The Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference are more congested with teams like the Capitals and Islanders still trying to get better.

Flyers' expectations

The Flyers have higher expectations after a playoff appearance and first-round win, raising the bar for the season.

Tocchet on anxiety

Tocchet said, 'It's business as usual. Everybody focuses on that one game. I want them to go and have fun.'

“It's business as usual. Everybody focuses on that one game. I want them to go and have fun.”

Flyers reset for new season

The Flyers return to zero after last year's playoff run, with new energy and focus for the 2026-27 season.

What matters most

Flyers' coach Rick Tocchet says last year's playoff success is 'everything's zeroes' for the new season.

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