# Flyers Start Poorly as Tocchet Searches for Answers

> Philadelphia Flyers begin season with 0-2-2 record after 7-0 loss to Penguins.
- Title: Flyers Start Poorly as Tocchet Searches for Answers | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-power-rankings-2026-flyers-struggle-rick-tocchet
- Published: 2026-10-07T14:16:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philadelphia flyers, pittsburgh penguins, rick tocchet, nhl, 2026, flyers start, power rankings, sports
## Flyers' Season Start
Philadelphia Flyers open 2026 season with a 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins.

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## 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.

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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Flyers start 2026 season 0-2-2 after 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins with coach Rick Tocchet calling play 'disturbing'.