The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional hockey team founded in 1967. They play their home games at Xfinity Mobile Arena, known as Wells Fargo Center until 2025 and compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference in the NHL. The Flyers have won two Stanley Cups in franchise history, securing back-to-back championships in 1974 and 1975.
The Philadelphia Flyers were part of the 1967 NHL expansion, along with the California Seals, LA Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. Although the Original Six teams retained most of the league’s star players and top talent, the Flyers quickly found success. After adopting a more aggressive playing style, they became known as the "Broad Street Bullies." In the 1970s, they won two Stanley Cup championships, becoming the first expansion team after the Original Six era to win a Stanley Cup.
The Flyers have six retired numbers, though Pelle Lindbergh’s 31 has also been taken out of circulation due to his tragic passing. As of early 2025, the following numbers are officially retired:
| Arena | Xfinity Mobile Arena, 19,600 |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern, Metropolitan Division |
| Stanley Cups | 2 — 1974 and 1975 |
| 2025-26 | 43-27-12; beat Pittsburgh, then swept by Carolina |
| Head coach | Rick Tocchet |
| Captain | Sean Couturier |
| General manager | Daniel Brière |
| 2026 | Ended a five-year playoff drought |
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