Flyers Nitty Gritty

Flyers’ injuries took a massive toll on the team during the Playoffs

Flyers' injuries took a massive toll on the team during the Playoffs Owen Tippett suffered a sports hernia and an associated internal bleeding issue during the 2026 NHL Playoffs. Key Details on Tippett: He played through the injury in the first-round series vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins (scoring limited points and clearly not at 100%). The issue worsened

TK Is really stepping up to help Matvei Michkov

Konecny says he's always shooting, and doing the extra stuff, that's necessary as a pro.

Konecny Is very smart, and recognizes how important Michkov is to this organization

TK comes to the defense of Matvei Michkov:

"It's not easy. With the language barrier it's probably not that easy. He's a guy that's always putting in the work."

No surprise, two important leaders for the Flyers locker room come to the defense of Matvei Michkov

Travis Sanheim and Travis Konecny

I'm hearing a large portion of the Flyers young guns will remain in Philadelphia for a large portion of the Summer.

Some may go home for a little bit/World's too, but they will spend a large portion in Philly

Denver Barkey on playing in his first season as Pro and in the NHL:

"Gives me a taste. Now I know what I need to work on this Summer."

Flyers confirmed injuries:

Owen Tippett - Sports Hernia, internal bleeding

Cam York- Rib injury

Noah Cates- Foot injury

Dan Vladar - Unknown, but confirms he's hurt

Rodrigo Abols- Fractured Fibula

Matvei Michkov on his relationship with Rick Tocchet:

"Very simple, work relationship. Good, good, relationship."

Owen Tippett dealt with internal bleeding during the 2026 NHL Playoffs

Owen Tippett dealt with internal bleeding during the 2026 NHL Playoffs Photo Credit: Our very own Michael Reaves

Matvei Michkov thanks the fans and gets it:

"Unreal atmosphere. I saw a lot of kids wearing my number 39. I'm ashamed I could not score for them in the playoffs. Thank you fans, we play for them."

Porter Martone confirms he’s going to worlds to play for Team Canada.

He is the second Flyer to be announced as such in the past few days, Jack Berglund being the first