The Flyers' Sean Couturier secured a 5-2 victory over the Panthers on October 13, 2025, marking Rick Tocchet's home coaching debut. Couturier's second goal, scored with 4:10 left, broke the tie. Bobby Brink and Christian Dvorak added late goals for the Flyers. Couturier, now the longest-tenured player in Philadelphia sports, led the team to a needed win after losing their first two road games. The Flyers' tribute to the legendary 'Broad Street Bullies' teams, including a jersey patch with retired goalie Bernie Parent's number '1', honored their rich history. The team aims to end their playoff drought, last reaching the finals in 2010. The Panthers, despite a strong rally by Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett, lost their first game in four attempts. Tocchet, a former fan favorite, takes the reins after the Flyers' mid-season coaching change, aiming to transform the team's fortunes.
