PHILADELPHIA -- John Tortorella was fired as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, marking what general manager Daniel Briere called "rock bottom" in the team's rebuilding effort. "I really hope that this is the bottom," Briere said. "This is rock bottom for us today, and this is the turnaround."

Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist and the Philadelphia Flyers got off to fast start in their first game after coach John Tortorella’s morning firing, beating the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Thursday night.

Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier each scored twice against the Canadiens. Couturier's second goal snapped Philly's 0-for-34 power-play drought, dating back to Feb. 27.

Philadelphia Flyers Associate Coach, Brad Shaw, has been named interim head coach and will assume duties immediately

Hours after firing their head coach, the Philadelphia Flyers received two goals apiece from Sean Couturier and Matvei Michkov in a 6-4 home victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Flyers GM Daniel Briere spoke out on the decision to fire head coach John Tortorella. A local travel company in Greenland’s capital also cancelled a planned visit by Usha Vance Putin may seize the moment to build a strategic land bridge via the Suwałki Gap,

When the new Philadelphia Flyers’ new leadership group was formally introduced on May 12, 2023, the messaging regarding coach John Tortorella, who had just completed his first season, was clear. He wasn’t just going to remain in his post,

The Philadelphia Flyers fired head coach John Tortorella on Thursday with nine games left in another losing season for a franchise that hasn't been in the playoffs since 2020.

Additionally, a report from The Athletic's Kevin Kurz on Friday indicated that an altercation between Tortorella and Flyers defenseman Cam York, where the two reportedly "both crossed a line," contributed to the coach's firing.