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Flyers’ Five-Game Skid Imperils Playoff Push as Special Teams Unravel

Management signals no quick fixes, placing the onus on the current roster to stop the slide.

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with right wing Rickard Rakell (67) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Flyers fell 6-3 in Pittsburgh for their fifth straight loss, dropping them out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
  • Sam Ersson was pulled after allowing three goals on 14 shots, with recent AHL call-up Aleksei Kolosov finishing in relief as injured starter Dan Vladar remains unavailable.
  • Philadelphia’s power play has sunk to an NHL-worst 15.0% after an 0-for-4 night, and the penalty kill yielded three goals on four Penguins chances.
  • The club has allowed at least five goals in four consecutive games, a stretch head coach Rick Tocchet attributed to breakdowns in structure and discipline.
  • General manager Danny Brière reiterated he will not pursue short-term rental trades, as a home date against the struggling Rangers is framed as close to a must-win.