Philadelphia Flyers Set Franchise Record for Longest Winless Streak to Start Season
The Philadelphia Flyers have set a new franchise record for the longest winless streak to start a season, reaching seven games (0-5-2) following a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, PA, October 12, 2026 — The Philadelphia Flyers have established a new franchise record for their longest winless streak to commence a season. The team reached the seven-game mark without a victory (0-5-2) after suffering a 4-1 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
This latest loss to the Hurricanes officially marks the team’s worst start to a season in franchise history. The Flyers’ record now stands at five losses and two overtime/shootout losses, accumulating three points thus far.
The game against the Carolina Hurricanes saw the Flyers unable to secure a win on home ice. The Hurricanes secured their victory with a final score of 4-1. Specific details regarding the scoring plays or key performers in the game were not provided in the summary.
The winless streak encompasses all games played by the Flyers since the beginning of the current season. The team’s performance reflects a challenging opening period, as they have yet to record a regulation win. The duration of this streak, seven games, surpasses any previous start to a season for the franchise.
Story summarized from the original created by Jackie Spiegel on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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