Philadelphia Flyers suffer consecutive third-period collapses

The Philadelphia Flyers have experienced two significant late-game setbacks in recent outings. In a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, the Flyers held a 2-1 lead entering the third period. However, the Rangers scored twice in the final six minutes, including a power-play goal by Pavel Dorofeyev and a game-winner from Tye Kartye, resulting in a 3-2 loss for Philadelphia.

Previously, the Flyers attempted a comeback against the Minnesota Wild after trailing 3-1. Despite outshooting the Wild 11-4 in the final twenty minutes, the Flyers conceded an empty-net goal, securing their 13th loss in 19 games for the 2026-27 season.

During their recent matchup against the Wild, the team also debuted new jerseys as part of the NHL’s Hometown Remix initiative. The Philadelphia design features a gray base inspired by the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell.