The Flyers toppled the Bruins 3-2 in a shootout, Leaning on a new top line of Noah Cates, Tyson Foerster, and Bobby Brink as they build chemistry in preseason. Foerster, back from injury, logged heavy minutes and fed Cates for the opener, signaling a potential season-opening unit. Philadelphia’s blue line battled for three last spots, with Adam Gining steady and Egor Zamula under scrutiny. Rodrigo Ābols kept rolling with another goal as Dan Vladař flashed solid backup form in net.

Philadelphia’s depth shined in bits: Luchanko’s speed was the highlight reel moment, while Andrae mixed flashes with risk and Hunter McDonald remained raw. Tocchet’s praise for the line and defense suggests the Flyers will lean on this core as they trim to 23 by Oct. 6. Next up: a showdown with the Islanders as the schedule heats up.

The Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly not a suitable trading partner for Marco Rossi of the Minnesota Wild, as the Wild are seeking forward Tyson Foerster or a later first-round pick from the Flyers. The Flyers have expressed disinterest in both. Additionally, Rossi's contract demands are believed to be excessive, aiming for a deal similar to Matt Boldy's seven-year, $7 million per season contract. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders are navigating potential changes on their blue line, with GM Mathieu Darche emphasizing a high value for the No. 1 pick, suggesting a significant offer would be required to entice a trade.