Flyers suffer historic start with loss to Lightning in Tampa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers lost 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 5, marking a historically poor start to the 2026-27 season. The Flyers were outshot 36-14 and recorded a shot differential of -82, the worst in NHL history through four games since the 1970-71 Buffalo Sabres. A goal by Tyson Foerster pulled the Flyers within one at 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed two more goals, failing to capitalize on power plays. Coach Rick Tocchet expressed frustration, indicating that the team did not compete adequately.
- •Flyers drop to 0-4 with the loss against the Lightning.
- •Only the 1970-71 Buffalo Sabres have a worse shot deficit at this stage.
- •Tyson Foerster scored the Flyers' only goal in the second period.
- •Flyers went 0-for-3 on power play opportunities.
- •Rick Tocchet questioned the team's compete level after the game.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Flyers' Brutal Slump Reaching Historic Lows with Loss to Lightning
"The Flyers have been brutally outplayed to start the season.
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