Philadelphia Flyers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Philadelphia Flyers
Conference	Eastern
Division	Metropolitan
Founded	1967
History	Philadelphia Flyers 1967–present
Home arena	Wells Fargo Center
City	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Colors	Burnt orange, black, white
Media	NBC Sports Philadelphia NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic) WMMR
Owner(s)	Comcast Spectacor
General manager	Daniel Briere
Head coach	John Tortorella
Captain	Sean Couturier
Minor league affiliates	Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) Reading Royals (ECHL)
Stanley Cups	2 (1973–74, 1974–75)
Conference championships	8 (1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1996–97, 2009–10)
Presidents' Trophies	0
Division championships	16 (1967–68, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1979–80, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2010–11)

The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team. They play in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers are part of the National Hockey League (NHL). They compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. Their home games are played at the Wells Fargo Center. This arena is also home to the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and Philadelphia Wings (NLL).

The Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as an "expansion team". This means they were one of the new teams added to the league. They were the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. They won it in the 1973–74 season and again in 1974–75.

The Flyers have one of the best winning percentages in the NHL. They have also made it to the conference finals many times. They have played in the playoffs more than almost any other expansion team.

Their home games have always been on Broad Street in Philadelphia. They played at the Spectrum until 1996. Then they moved to the Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers have strong rivalries with several teams. Their biggest rivals include the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

History of the Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Team

Early Days of NHL Hockey in Philadelphia (Before 1967)

Before the Flyers, Philadelphia had only one other NHL team. This was the Philadelphia Quakers in the 1930–31 season. They wore orange and black, just like today's Flyers. But they had a very tough season, winning only 4 games. This is still the fewest games ever won by an NHL team in a season. The Quakers stopped playing after that year.

In 1946, there were plans to bring another NHL team to Philadelphia. But the group couldn't raise enough money for a new arena. So, the idea was canceled.

Ed Snider, who was a vice-president for the Philadelphia Eagles football team, saw a hockey game in 1964. He noticed how many fans came to see even a last-place team. This made him think about bringing hockey back to Philadelphia. The NHL was looking to add new teams. Snider's group was chosen over a group from Baltimore.

On April 4, 1966, they announced a contest to name the new team. Ed Snider's sister, Phyllis, suggested the name "Flyers." She thought it sounded good with Philadelphia. Ed Snider liked the name right away. It was officially announced on August 3.

Starting Out: The First Years (1967–1971)

The new NHL teams faced a challenge. Most of the best players stayed with the "Original Six" teams. The Flyers picked players like Bernie Parent, Doug Favell, and Bobby Clarke in the 1967 NHL expansion draft. Many early Flyers players were from French-speaking Canada.

The Flyers played their first game on October 11, 1967. They lost 5–1 to the California Seals. A week later, they won their first game against the St. Louis Blues. Their first home game was on October 19. They beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0.

The Flyers won their division in their first season. This was despite having to play some home games on the road. A storm had damaged the Spectrum's roof. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs.

After another playoff loss in 1969, owner Ed Snider wanted a tougher team. He told the general manager to find bigger, stronger players. This decision led to the Flyers becoming one of the most feared teams in the NHL. A key player they drafted was Bobby Clarke, a 19-year-old with diabetes. They also drafted Dave Schultz, who became known for his tough play.

Bobby Clarke quickly became a fan favorite. He was a great player from the start. In the 1969–70 season, the team struggled and missed the playoffs.

In 1969, the Flyers started a special tradition. Before important games, they would play a recording of Kate Smith singing "God Bless America". People believed the team played better when her song was played. This tradition grew over the years.

The Flyers returned to the playoffs in 1970–71. But they lost in the first round. After this, Fred Shero became the new head coach. The team also traded for Rick MacLeish.

The Broad Street Bullies Era (1971–1981)

The team started playing a more aggressive and powerful style. They also became very strong on offense. Bobby Clarke continued to improve. He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1971–72. This award is for players who show great determination and sportsmanship. The Flyers just missed the playoffs that season.

The 1972–73 was a turning point. The Flyers became known as the "Broad Street Bullies." This nickname came from a newspaper headline. It described their tough and physical style of play. Bobby Clarke became the youngest captain in NHL history at that time. Rick MacLeish was the first Flyer to score 50 goals in a season. The team had its first winning season.

The Flyers won their first playoff series that year. But they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the next round. After the season, Bobby Clarke won the Hart Memorial Trophy. This award is for the NHL's most valuable player. He was the first player from an expansion team to win it.

Winning the Stanley Cup in 1974

Goalie Bernie Parent returned to the team. The Flyers showed that expansion teams could compete with the "Original Six." The "Bullies" continued their tough play. Dave Schultz set a record for penalty minutes. The team finished first in their division. Bernie Parent had an amazing season, winning 47 games. He also shared the Vezina Trophy as the best goalie.

In the playoffs, the Flyers swept the Atlanta Flames. Then they faced the New York Rangers. The series went to seven games, with the home team winning every game. The Flyers had home-ice advantage for Game 7 and won. They made history by being the first expansion team to beat an Original Six team in a playoff series.

In the Stanley Cup Finals, they played against Bobby Orr and the Boston Bruins. Boston won Game 1. But Bobby Clarke scored an overtime goal in Game 2 to tie the series. The Flyers won Games 3 and 4 at home. This gave them a 3–1 lead. Boston won Game 5.

Game 6 was at the Spectrum. Kate Smith sang "God Bless America" in person. The Flyers scored early. They held on to win 1–0. Time ran out, and the Flyers won their first Stanley Cup! Bernie Parent, who had a shutout in Game 6, won the Conn Smythe Trophy. This award is for the most valuable player in the playoffs.

Winning the Stanley Cup Again in 1975

In the 1974–75 season, Dave Schultz set another NHL record with 472 penalty minutes. Bobby Clarke won his second Hart Trophy. Bernie Parent won the Vezina Trophy alone. The Flyers had the best record in the NHL.

After a first-round break, the Flyers swept the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they played the New York Islanders. The Flyers won the first three games. But the Islanders fought back and won the next three. This set up a deciding Game 7. The Flyers won Game 7 by a score of 4–1.

In the Stanley Cup Finals, they faced the Buffalo Sabres. The Flyers won the first two games at home. Game 3 was famous as "The Fog Game." It was played in heavy fog because the arena had no air conditioning. The Flyers lost Games 3 and 4. But they won Game 5 at home. In Game 6, Bob Kelly scored the winning goal. Bernie Parent had another shutout. The Flyers won their second straight Stanley Cup! Parent also won his second Conn Smythe Trophy.

In 1975–76, the Flyers played a special game against the Soviet Union's Central Red Army team. The Soviets left the ice during the game because of the Flyers' tough play. But they came back and the Flyers won 4–1. This win showed the Flyers were truly "world champions."

The Flyers had their best season ever in 1975–76. The "LCB line" of Reggie Leach, Bobby Clarke, and Bill Barber set a record for goals by a single line. Clarke won his third Hart Trophy. The Flyers reached the Stanley Cup Finals again. But they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in four games. Reggie Leach won the Conn Smythe Trophy for scoring a record 19 playoff goals.

The "Broad Street Bullies" era began to end after this. Key players like Dave Schultz were traded. The Flyers continued to be strong, winning division titles. But they lost in the playoffs to Boston two years in a row. After the 1977–78 season, head coach Fred Shero left.

Pat Quinn became the new coach. Goalie Bernie Parent suffered a career-ending eye injury. The Flyers still finished strong. But they lost to Shero's New York Rangers in the playoffs.

In 1979–80, the Flyers had an amazing record. They went 35 games without a loss (25 wins, 10 ties). This is still a record for North American professional sports. They won their division and were the top team in the playoffs. They swept Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers. Then they beat the Rangers and Minnesota to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They faced the New York Islanders. The Flyers lost in six games. The final game was controversial because of an offside call that was missed.

The 1980–81 season ended with a playoff loss to the Calgary Flames.

A New Generation of Flyers (1981–1991)

Many of the "Broad Street Bullies" players left the team. New young stars joined, like Brian Propp, Tim Kerr, Dave Poulin, Pelle Lindbergh, and Mark Howe. Mark Howe became the team's top defenseman for the next ten years.

For the next three seasons, the Flyers had early playoff exits. After the 1983–84 season, Bobby Clarke retired as a player. He became the team's general manager. Mike Keenan was hired as the new coach. He named Dave Poulin the team captain.

In 1984–85, goalie Pelle Lindbergh led the NHL with 40 wins. He was the first European to win the Vezina Trophy. The Flyers won a team record 53 games. They swept the Rangers, beat the Islanders, and defeated Quebec to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They won Game 1 against the defending champion Oilers. But Edmonton won the next four games and the series.

A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh died in a car accident. The team showed great strength and finished with another 53 wins. But they lost in the first round of the playoffs.

In 1986–87, 22-year-old goalie Ron Hextall became a star. He won the Vezina Trophy in his first season. The Flyers won their division again. They beat the Rangers and Islanders in tough playoff series. Then they defeated the Montreal Canadiens to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They faced the Oilers again. The Flyers fell behind 3–1 in the series. But they fought back to force a Game 7. They lost Game 7, 3–1. Hextall was named playoff MVP, even though his team lost.

In 1987–88, Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal. He shot the puck into an empty net. The Flyers lost a playoff series after leading 3–1. Coach Mike Keenan was fired. Paul Holmgren, a former Flyer, became the new coach.

The Flyers made the playoffs for 17 seasons in a row. But in 1989–90, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1972. Bobby Clarke was fired as general manager. Ron Hextall also missed many games due to injury. The Flyers missed the playoffs again in 1990–91.

Building a New Team (1991–1994)

Before the 1991–92 season, the Flyers got Rod Brind'Amour. He became a top scorer. Rick Tocchet was named captain. Coach Paul Holmgren was fired during the season. Bill Dineen took over. The Flyers also traded for Mark Recchi. But the team missed the playoffs for the third year in a row.

In 1992, Bobby Clarke returned to the team as a senior vice president. The Flyers won a big battle to get Eric Lindros, a top young player. To get Lindros, the Flyers traded six players, two draft picks, and $15 million to the Quebec Nordiques. Lindros became a huge star in Philadelphia. However, the trade also helped the Nordiques (who became the Colorado Avalanche) win two Stanley Cups.

Lindros, Recchi, and Brent Fedyk formed a powerful line called the "Crazy Eights." In 1992–93, Recchi set a team record with 123 points. Lindros scored 41 goals. The Flyers almost made the playoffs but fell short. Bill Dineen was fired. Bobby Clarke left again to become general manager of the Florida Panthers.

Terry Simpson became the new coach for 1993–94. Recchi and Lindros continued to score many points. But the Flyers still missed the playoffs. Ed Snider, the team owner, took over daily operations.

Becoming Contenders Again (1994–2004)

Ed Snider brought Bobby Clarke back as general manager in 1994. Clarke immediately started to change the team. Terry Murray became the new head coach. Lindros was named captain. The Flyers also got back goalie Ron Hextall. They traded Mark Recchi for Eric Desjardins, Gilbert Dionne, and John LeClair.

The Legion of Doom (1994–1997)

The Flyers started the 1994–95 slowly. But then Lindros, LeClair, and Mikael Renberg formed the "Legion of Doom" line. This line combined scoring talent with physical toughness. Lindros tied for the league scoring lead and won the Hart Memorial Trophy. The Flyers won their division and made the playoffs. They swept the Rangers. But they lost to the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals.

In 1995–96, Lindros scored 115 points. LeClair scored 51 goals. The Flyers won their division again. They beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round. But they lost to the Florida Panthers in the second round.

The 1996–97 season started slowly. But LeClair scored 50 goals again. The Flyers added veteran defenseman Paul Coffey. They made it to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1987. They swept Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and the Rangers in the playoffs. But they were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the Finals. Coach Terry Murray was criticized and his contract was not renewed. Mikael Renberg was traded, breaking up the "Legion of Doom" line.

Wayne Cashman became the new coach. But the team played inconsistently. Roger Neilson took over as coach later in the 1997–98. LeClair scored 50 goals for the third year in a row. But the Flyers lost in the first round of the playoffs.

The 1998–99 season was marked by a serious injury to Eric Lindros. He suffered a collapsed lung. Without him, the Flyers lost in the first round of the playoffs.

The 1999–2000 season was very difficult. Broadcaster Gene Hart died. Player Dmitri Tertyshny died in a boating accident. Coach Roger Neilson was diagnosed with cancer. The team traded for Keith Primeau. But problems between Lindros and team management grew worse. Lindros suffered another concussion. He criticized the team's medical staff. The Flyers then removed him as captain.

Without Lindros, the Flyers rallied. They won their division and the top seed in the East. They beat Buffalo in the first round. Keith Primeau scored a goal in the fifth overtime of Game 4 against Pittsburgh. This helped the Flyers win that series. They led the New Jersey Devils 3–1 in the Eastern Conference Finals. But New Jersey won the next three games. Lindros returned for Game 6 and 7. He suffered another concussion in Game 7. The Flyers lost the series. Lindros never played for the Flyers again.

Bill Barber became the new coach in 2000–01. Goalie Roman Cechmanek played very well. Barber won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year. But the Flyers lost in the first round of the playoffs.

In 2001–02, the Flyers signed Jeremy Roenick. They also traded Eric Lindros to the Rangers. Keith Primeau became captain. The Flyers won their division. But they lost in the first round of the playoffs. Bill Barber was fired. Ken Hitchcock became the new coach.

In 2002–03, the Flyers had a strong season. They won a tough seven-game series against Toronto. But they lost to the Ottawa Senators in the second round. Cechmanek was traded after the season.

In 2003–04, the Flyers faced injuries to key players like Roenick and Primeau. They acquired Alexei Zhamnov to help. On March 5, 2004, the Flyers and Senators set an NHL record. They had 419 penalty minutes in one game. Goalie Robert Esche became the starter. Captain Keith Primeau led the team in the playoffs. They beat the Devils and Toronto. But they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Ups and Downs (2004–2014)

The NHL lockout canceled the 2004–05 season. When hockey returned, the Flyers made many changes. They signed superstar Peter Forsberg and defensemen Derian Hatcher and Mike Rathje.

The Flyers started the 2005–06 NHL season with high hopes. They were at the top of the league in January. Simon Gagne scored 47 goals. But injuries piled up, especially to captain Keith Primeau. The Flyers lost in the first round of the playoffs.

The 2006–07 was the worst in Flyers history. They had many losing streaks. They finished with the worst record in the league. General manager Bobby Clarke resigned. Coach Ken Hitchcock was fired. Paul Holmgren became the new general manager. The Flyers traded many veteran players to rebuild. They got goalie Martin Biron.

Before the 2007–08 season, the Flyers made big moves. They signed Kimmo Timonen and Scott Hartnell. They also drafted James van Riemsdyk second overall. They signed Daniel Briere to a big contract. Jason Smith was named captain.

The season started with many player suspensions. But the Flyers played well. They had a tough losing streak in February. But they recovered and made the playoffs. They beat Washington in seven games. Then they upset Montreal in five games. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals against Pittsburgh. But injuries to key defensemen hurt them. Pittsburgh won in five games.

In 2008–09, Mike Richards became the new captain. The team played inconsistently. They made the playoffs but lost to Pittsburgh in six games. Jeff Carter scored 46 goals that season.

The 2009–10 season saw more changes. They got new goalies and added defenseman Chris Pronger. Coach John Stevens was fired in December. Peter Laviolette took over. Injuries hit the team hard, especially goalies. Seven different goalies played for the Flyers that year. They made the playoffs in the very last game of the season.

In the playoffs, the Flyers upset New Jersey. But they lost key players to injury. They fell behind Boston 3–0 in the second round. But they made an amazing comeback! They won the next four games, including Game 7 in Boston. This was one of the biggest comebacks in sports history.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Flyers beat Montreal in five games. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1997. They faced the Chicago Blackhawks. The series was close. The Flyers tied it at 2–2. But Chicago won Game 5 and then Game 6 in overtime. Chicago won the Stanley Cup. Daniel Briere led the playoffs in scoring with 30 points.

In 2010–11, the Flyers traded Gagne. They added Andrej Meszaros and Sean O'Donnell. Rookie goalie Sergei Bobrovsky played well. The Flyers won their division. They beat Buffalo in a tough seven-game series. But they were swept by Boston in the second round.

General manager Paul Holmgren made big trades in 2011. He traded Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. He got young players like Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds, Sean Couturier, and Jakub Voracek. He also signed goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a long contract. Chris Pronger was named captain. But he suffered a career-ending concussion injury.

The Flyers beat Pittsburgh in a wild six-game series in the 2012 playoffs. But they lost to the New Jersey Devils in the second round.

In the 2012–13 season, Claude Giroux became captain. The team missed the playoffs for the first time in six years. The Flyers bought out Bryzgalov's and Briere's contracts. They signed Mark Streit and Vincent Lecavalier.

Coach Peter Laviolette was fired after three games in 2013–14. Former Flyer Craig Berube became the new coach. The team made the playoffs but lost to the New York Rangers in seven games.

Recent Years and Changes (2014–Present)

In 2014, Paul Holmgren became president. Ron Hextall became general manager. Hextall wanted to build the team with young players from within. He traded away some veteran players.

The Flyers missed the playoffs in 2014–15. Coach Berube was fired. Dave Hakstol was hired as the new coach.

In 2015–16, the Flyers made a strong second-half push. They clinched the final playoff spot. But they lost to Washington in six games.

On April 11, 2016, Ed Snider, the team's co-founder, passed away. In 2016–17, the Flyers had a 10-game winning streak. But they still missed the playoffs.

The Flyers won the second overall pick in the 2017 NHL entry draft. They picked Nolan Patrick. In 2017–18, the Flyers made the playoffs. But they lost to Pittsburgh in six games. Claude Giroux had a 100-point season.

Ron Hextall was fired as general manager in 2018. Dave Hakstol was also fired as coach. Chuck Fletcher became the new general manager. The Flyers stopped playing Kate Smith's "God Bless America" due to past issues. The team missed the playoffs.

For 2019–20, Alain Vigneault was hired as coach. The team played very well. They had a nine-game winning streak. The NHL season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Flyers were second in their division.

The Flyers played in a "bubble" for the playoffs. They won all their seeding games. They became the number 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They beat the Canadiens in six games. But they lost to the New York Islanders in seven games in the second round.

The 2020–21 season was shorter due to the pandemic. The Flyers started strong but then struggled. They missed the playoffs. The team made many trades to improve. They acquired defensemen Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen. They also traded for forward Cam Atkinson.

In 2021–22, injuries hurt the team again. Ryan Ellis was out for the season. Coach Alain Vigneault was fired. The team had a record 13-game losing streak. Captain Claude Giroux played his 1,000th game. He was then traded to the Florida Panthers. The team missed the playoffs.

John Tortorella was hired as the new coach. In 2022–23, more injuries hit key players like Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier. The team had a tough season and missed the playoffs again. General manager Chuck Fletcher was fired. Daniel Briere became the interim general manager.

After the season, the team made big changes to its front office. Former Flyer Keith Jones became president of hockey operations. Daniel Briere was named general manager.

Team Look: Logo and Jerseys

Colors, Name, and Logo

On April 4, 1966, the team announced its colors: orange, black, and white. These colors were chosen because they were "hot" and were also the colors of the Quakers, an earlier Philadelphia hockey team. A contest was held to name the team.

Many names were suggested, like Quakers and Liberty Bells. But Ed Snider's sister, Phyllis, suggested "Flyers." She thought it fit Philadelphia and the speed of hockey. Ed Snider loved it. On August 3, 1966, "Flyers" was announced as the team name. A nine-year-old boy named Alec Stockard won the contest.

An advertising firm designed the team's logo and jerseys. Artist Sam Ciccone designed the winged "P" logo. It has four stylized wings attached to a slanted "P" with an orange dot for a puck. This design was chosen because it showed speed. The flying "P" logo has stayed almost the same since 1967. It is considered one of the best NHL logos.

Jerseys

The jersey design also showed speed. The home jersey was orange with white stripes on the shoulders and arms, like wings. The away jersey was white with orange stripes. This design was used until 1982.

New jerseys were introduced in 1982–83. The stripes were wider, and black trim was added. This design was used for many years.

The Flyers later added black third jerseys. In 2002–03, a new orange third jersey was introduced. It had a different design and used silver/gray for the first time.

In 2007–08, the NHL introduced new jerseys. The Flyers' black jersey had white shoulders. Their white jersey had orange shoulders. They also brought back an orange third jersey based on their 1973–74 look. This orange jersey became their main home jersey in 2009.

For the 2010 NHL Winter Classic, the Flyers wore a white jersey from their 1973–74 style. This became their main road jersey for the next season.

In 2012, for another Winter Classic, the Flyers wore a special orange jersey with cream and black colors. This design later became a third jersey.

For their 50th anniversary in 2016–17, the Flyers wore a special white jersey with gold numbers.

The Flyers have also worn special black and orange uniforms for outdoor Stadium Series games. In 2020–21, they had a "Reverse Retro" jersey that looked like their old dark orange jersey but with reversed colors. In 2022–23, another "Reverse Retro" jersey was based on their early 1980s uniforms.

In 2023–24, the Flyers updated their main jerseys. They went back to a burnt orange color. The new design has wider stripes and single-colored sleeve numbers.

Cooperall Pants

The Flyers were one of only two NHL teams to wear "Cooperalls" in the early 1980s. These were hockey pants that went all the way down to the ankles. But they were banned from the NHL for safety reasons.

Mascots

The Flyers had a short-lived mascot named "Slapshot" in 1976. For a while, they sometimes used "Phlex," the mascot of their minor-league team.

On September 24, 2018, the Flyers introduced their new mascot, "Gritty". He is a seven-foot-tall, fuzzy orange creature.

Players and Team Staff

Team Captains

Head Coaches

General Managers

Hall of Fame Members

The Philadelphia Flyers have many players and builders (coaches, managers, owners) in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Players

Builders

Retired Numbers

The Flyers have retired six jersey numbers. This means no other player can wear that number for the team.

• Number 4 for Barry Ashbee, who died from leukemia.
• Number 1 for goalie Bernie Parent.
• Number 16 for captain Bobby Clarke.
• Number 7 for Bill Barber.
• Number 2 for Mark Howe.
• Number 88 for Eric Lindros.

The number 31, last worn by goalie Pelle Lindbergh, is not used anymore after his death. The NHL also retired Wayne Gretzky's number 99 for all teams.

Philadelphia Flyers Retired Numbers

No.	Player	Position	Career	Date Retired
1	Parent, BernieBernie Parent	Goaltender	1967–1971, 1973–1979	October 11, 1979
2	Howe, MarkMark Howe	Defense	1982–1992	March 6, 2012
4	Ashbee, BarryBarry Ashbee	Defense	1970–1974	October 13, 1977
7	Barber, BillBill Barber	Left Wing	1972–1984	October 11, 1990
16	Clarke, BobbyBobby Clarke	Center	1969–1984	November 15, 1984
88	Lindros, EricEric Lindros	Center	1992–2000	January 18, 2018

Flyers Hall of Fame

The Flyers Hall of Fame started in 1988. It honors people who helped the team succeed. A group of media members and team officials vote on who gets in.

Team Records and Achievements

These are some of the Flyers' top records.

Season-by-Season Performance

Here is a quick look at the Flyers' recent seasons. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Season	GP	W	L	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	Finish	Playoffs
2019–20	69	41	21	7	89	232	196	2nd, Metropolitan	Lost in second round, 3–4 (Islanders)
2020–21	56	25	23	8	58	163	201	6th, East	Did not qualify
2021–22	82	25	46	11	61	211	298	8th, Metropolitan	Did not qualify
2022–23	82	31	38	13	75	222	277	7th, Metropolitan	Did not qualify
2023–24	82	38	33	11	87	235	261	6th, Metropolitan	Did not qualify

Top Scorers in Flyers History

These players have scored the most points, goals, and assists for the Flyers.

•  *  – current Flyers player

Top Goaltenders in Flyers History

These are the goalies with the most wins for the Flyers.

•  *  – current Flyers player

Goaltenders

Player	Games Played	Wins	Losses	Ties	Overtime Losses	Shutouts
Ron Hextall	489	240	172	58	—	18
Bernie Parent	486	232	141	104	—	50
Steve Mason	231	104	78	—	36	14
Carter Hart	227	96	93	—	29	6
Wayne Stephenson	165	93	35	22	—	10
Bob Froese	144	92	29	12	—	12
Roman Cechmanek	163	92	43	22	—	20
Pelle Lindbergh	157	87	49	15	—	7
Pete Peeters	179	85	57	20	—	5
Doug Favell	215	76	87	37	—	16

Single Season Records

Regular Season Records

• Most goals in a season: Reggie Leach, 61 (1975–76)
• Most assists in a season: Bobby Clarke, 89 (1974–75 & 1975–76)
• Most points in a season: Mark Recchi, 123 (1992–93)
• Most penalty minutes in a season: Dave Schultz, 472 (1974–75) (NHL record)
• Most points in a season by a defenseman: Mark Howe, 82 (1985–86)
• Most points in a season by a rookie: Mikael Renberg, 82 (1993–94)
• Most wins in a season by a goalie: Bernie Parent, 47 (1973–74)
• Most shutouts in a season by a goalie: Bernie Parent, 12 (1973–74 & 1974–75)
• Most power play goals in a season: Tim Kerr, 34 (1985–86) (NHL record)

Playoff Records

• Most goals in a playoff season: Reggie Leach, 19 (1975–76) (NHL record)
• Most goals by a defenseman in a playoff season: Andy Delmore, 5 (1999–2000)
• Most assists in a playoff season: Pelle Eklund, 20 (1986–87)
• Most points in a playoff season: Daniel Briere, 30 (2009–10)
• Most points in a playoff season by a rookie: Ville Leino, 21 (2009–10) (NHL record)
• Most points by a defenseman in a playoff season: Doug Crossman (1986–87) & Chris Pronger (2009–10), 18
• Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: Dave Schultz, 139 (1973–74)

Team Records

• Most points in a season: 118, (1975–76)
• Most wins in a season: 53, (1984–85, 1985–86)
• Most goals scored: 350, (1983–84)
• Fewest goals allowed (full season): 164, (1973–74)
• Longest undefeated streak: 35 games, (1979–80) (NHL record)

Team Rivalries

The Flyers have strong rivalries with several teams.

Boston Bruins

The Bruins–Flyers rivalry has been intense, especially in the 1970s and 2010s.

New Jersey Devils

The Devils–Flyers rivalry became very strong in the 1990s and 2000s. The teams often battled for the Atlantic Division title.

New York Islanders

The Flyers–Islanders rivalry was a big deal in the 1970s and 1980s.

New York Rangers

The Flyers–Rangers rivalry is one of the oldest and most intense in the NHL. It goes back to the 1970s.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Flyers–Penguins rivalry is often called the "Battle of Pennsylvania." Many people think it's the best rivalry in the league. Both teams joined the NHL in 1967. The Flyers had early success, while the Penguins struggled. The Penguins did not win a game at the Spectrum against the Flyers for 42 games, from 1974 to 1989.

The teams first met in the playoffs in 1989. The Flyers won that series. They also won playoff series against the Penguins in 1997 and 2000. In 1997, Penguins legend Mario Lemieux retired after the series. In 2000, Keith Primeau scored a goal in the fifth overtime. This made it one of the longest playoff games ever.

The Penguins first beat the Flyers in the playoffs in 2008. They won again in 2009. The rivalry became even more heated in the 2012 playoffs. The teams combined for an NHL record 45 goals in the first four games. They also had 309 penalty minutes. Game 3 had 158 penalty minutes and many suspensions. The Flyers won that series. The Penguins beat the Flyers again in the 2018 playoffs. This rivalry has also been featured in outdoor Stadium Series games.

Washington Capitals

The Capitals–Flyers rivalry has been ongoing since both teams were in the Patrick Division.

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