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Red Wings send Flyers to franchise record-extending 9th straight loss to start season

The Philadelphia Flyers suffered their ninth consecutive loss to start the NHL season, a franchise record, after falling to the Detroit Red Wings in a hard-fought matchup on Thursday. The defeat extended the Flyers' dismal start, as they failed to capitalize on early momentum despite a strong offensive display from right wing Matvei Michkov, who scored in the first period.

Detroit’s defense and goaltending held firm, with center Andrew Copp providing a key third-period goal to seal the win for the Red Wings. The game featured physical play throughout, including a notable check on Red Wings forward Viktor Arvidsson by Flyers defenseman Oliver Bonk and a defensive stand by Anton Johansson against Flyers center Christian Dvorak.

Despite the Flyers’ struggles, Red Wings goaltender Joseph Woll faced pressure early, with Arvidsson testing him multiple times in the second period.

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