Flyers Reeling as January Collapse Continues, But Konecny Keeps Battling
The Philadelphia Flyers are in the middle of a tailspin, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Thursday night’s 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins marked their third straight defeat, and the cracks are starting to show in a big way. Once just two points out of first in the Metropolitan Division during the holiday stretch, the Flyers now find themselves 14 points back as January winds down.
That’s not just a cold streak-it’s a full-on freefall.
A Promising Road Trip That Didn’t Spark a Turnaround
It wasn’t long ago that the Flyers looked like they might be turning the corner. A three-game West Coast swing saw them grab five of a possible six points, including a gritty 2-1 win over the Golden Knights to end a six-game losing streak. They followed that up with a dominant 7-3 win over the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche-arguably their most complete performance of the season.
At that point, it felt like the Flyers had shaken off whatever had been holding them back. But that spark never caught fire.
Instead, the team came home and dropped three straight, getting outscored 15-6 in the process. And these weren’t just any losses-they came against the Islanders, the Blue Jackets, and the Bruins, all meaningful matchups in the standings.
A New Year That’s Gone Sideways
The Flyers actually rang in 2026 with promise. Back-to-back 5-2 wins over the Oilers and Ducks had the team buzzing.
That Ducks game, in particular, was a statement-high energy, fast-paced, and the kind of win that gets a building rocking. But since January 6, the wheels have come off.
Since that high point, the Flyers have been outscored 55-31. That’s a staggering number, and it’s not just a goaltending issue-it’s a team-wide breakdown.
Defensive lapses, inconsistent special teams, and a lack of secondary scoring have all contributed to the slide. The result?
The Flyers have now allowed more goals than any other team in the Metro.
With just three games remaining before the Olympic break, the urgency is real. If this team wants to stay in the playoff conversation, they need to right the ship-and fast.
Konecny: A Lone Bright Spot
If there’s been one constant through the chaos, it’s Travis Konecny. The Flyers have scored six goals over their last three games-Konecny has four of them.
He was the hero in Vegas, scoring both goals in that 2-1 win. And he’s been the engine ever since.
What stands out about Konecny’s play isn’t just the production-it’s the way he’s doing it. He’s relentless on the forecheck, fearless in front of the net, and refuses to let the team’s struggles affect his effort level. Whether it’s 5-on-5, on the power play, or killing penalties, Konecny is leaving it all out there.
If the Flyers are looking for a way out of this slump, they don’t have to look far for the blueprint. Konecny is setting the tone with his compete level. Now it’s on the rest of the roster to follow his lead.
What’s Next
The Flyers have three games left before the Olympic break. That’s three opportunities to stop the bleeding, reset, and head into the pause with something positive to build on.
But they’ll need more than just Konecny to get it done. The margin for error is shrinking, and the Metro isn’t waiting around.
The clock is ticking.