Tortorella opens up about why he's' so adamant about Matvei Michkov improving his defensive details and whether he'll continue coaching after his current contract expires.

Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke lost by Owen Tippett in the blue paint. They've had their ups, and definitely their downs, but for right now, the Flyers are hanging in there.

As a young player adapting to a new league, a new country, and a new culture, Michkov has leaned on his support systems to stay grounded. He highlighted the importance of his family’s presence in helping him manage the mental and emotional challenges of life in the NHL.

While Tortorella says the goal is to make the playoffs, he knows there are other factors like player development that are equally important.

MATVEI MICHKOV - At the median levels of sport, fundamentals rule the day. Coaches and athletes at the average level will learn a lot of things that are

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime on Tuesday, extending their winless streak to three games.

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Lundell has a chance to extend his scoring streak to three games after scoring his 11th goal of the season in their previous game against the Ducks. His minutes remain limited because Sam Bennett plays ahead of him, but Lundell's been very consistent lately and fills multiple categories.

The Flyers (21-20-6) matched their season-best point streak of five games (4-0-1), something they’ve done two other times. They’ve outscored opponents 20-9 over this run. The Flyers see the Devils (26-16-6) twice more before the end of January and once more in March.

The Flyers continued their strong run of form with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in a game that showcased their work ethic, discipline, and ability to capitalize on key moments.

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Bobby Brink scored the go-ahead goal with 7:16 left in the third period to help the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 win against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.