Flyers coach attributes eight-game losing streak to defensemen issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers, struggling with an 0-5-2 record this season, have failed to win any of their first eight games. Coach Rick Tocchet pointed out that the team's defensemen have been overly eager during plays, which he believes has contributed to their performance issues. The Flyers have seen minimal offensive production, with Trevor Zegras scoring just one goal so far. As the team looks to improve, Tocchet may make lineup changes if the players do not step up soon.
- •Flyers are winless with an 0-5-2 record after eight games.
- •Coach Rick Tocchet blames defensemen for being overly eager on the ice.
- •Trevor Zegras has only one goal this season, indicating offensive struggles.
- •Tocchet may consider lineup changes if the team continues to underperform.
- •The Flyers compete in a tough division with the Rangers and Hurricanes at the top.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Flyers coach reveals strangest reason for team’s 8 straight losses
"His reasoning has nothing to do with hockey.
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