Sean Couturier
With the Flyers preseason now past the halfway point, here are five observations from the first four games.
Matvei Michkov continued his strong preseason, scoring twice, including the game-winner in overtime, in a Flyers win over the Boston Bruins.
Matvei Michkov was introduced to Philadelphia on Wednesday with much fanfare. The 19-year-old showed appreciation for the excitement and warm welcome, while putting focus on his eventually goals with the Flyers.
John Tortorella’s exit interview on Friday featured numerous topics, including the end of the Flyers season, Sean Couturier, and the power play.
Flyers exit interviews for the players were on Wednesday. A look back at some of the standout quotes as the team departed following the 2023-24 season.
The Flyers missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season. They were expected to. What wasn’t expected was a meaningful 82 games and falling short of the postseason because of an eight-game losing streak at the worst possible time. And that is what the entire organization will have to live with this offseason.
The Flyers season came to an end, as they were eliminated from the playoffs in a 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Tuesday night.
As a surprising Flyers season reaches a disappointing ending, there is wonder if the 2023-24 season was a giant waste of time. That’s hardly the case, as the fall from a playoff spot may all be part of the process, and shows just how far that process has to go.
Ivan Fedotov debuted in relief as the Flyers rallied late for a point, but the Islanders won in overtime to crowd the playoff picture further.
Captain Sean Couturier will be a healthy scratch as the Flyers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
