
PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
The PHLY Flyers Podcast is your home for daily Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Hosted by Charlie O'Connor and Bill Matz, the show delivers expert analysis, player interviews, game breakdowns, trade rumors, and postgame reactions. From the Wells Fargo Center to the draft floor, PHLY Flyers brings Flyers fans insider access, honest discussion, and passionate coverage of the Orange and Black. No one covers the Flyers or Philadelphia hockey like PHLY Sports.
Latest episodes

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
Foerster - Cates - Brink line DOMINATES in big Flyers win over Penguins
What a game. Through about 35 minutes the Philadelphia Flyers were winning a pretty boring game, and then the Orange & Black started pumping in goals. Tyson Foerster, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink all tallied in the middle frame to give Philly a 5-1 lead through 40 minutes, and the Flyguys never looked back.Matvei Michkov broke 40 points with yet another multi-point game, Sam Ersson was solid, and Jakob Pelletier picked up his first point since joining the Flyers in a dominant win over the Penguins.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the win, and discuss whether Philly can actually make a playoff push.

Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 42min
Live from the Flyers Charities Carnival, featuring Keith Jones, Dan Hilferty, Jim Jackson & more!
It is once again time for the Flyers Charities Carnival! Charlie and Kelly have some Flyers hockey to discuss with a string of distinguished guests!From long-time commentators Jim Jackson & Lou Nolan, to President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones, the duo have a lot to discuss as the Orange & Black make their way through a promising season of the New Era Rebuild.

Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
Matvei Michkov dominates Connor McDavid’s Oilers in first game back from break
Matvei Michkov certainly appears rested! The Mad Russian netted his 17th goal of the year just 2 minutes into his first game back and added a couple of assists in a dominant effort for the Flyers against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers.Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the Flyers’ big win, and how today’s performance could encourage a push for a Wild Card Playoff spot.

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 7min
Connor McDavid wins 4 Nations Face-Off for Canada, next stop: a matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers
Canada bested the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game on Thursday night, as Connor McDavid furthered his legendary status with the overtime winning goal.Today, Charlie, Kelly & Bill react to the tournament, the final game, the contributions (or lack thereof) of Flyers representatives Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Sam Ersson and John Tortorella, before looking ahead to the final 25 games of Philly’s NHL regular season schedule.Plus, our daily TANKATHON SPIN!

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 7min
Travis Konecny scratched for 4 Nations final, Flyers back at practice
Tonight is the showdown- USA vs. Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship!Unfortunately, there will be one missing Travii from the lineup, as Team Canada will dress Seth Jarvis of Travis Konecny in the final.Charlie & Bill discuss the tournament ahead of the final, and also share expectations for the Flyers final 25 games as the Orange & Black returned to practice from the break.

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 8min
Sam Ersson SHINES at 4 Nations, Keith Jones speaks!
Sam Ersson stood out for Team Sweden on Monday night at Four Nations, so Charlie and Kelly discuss their thoughts on the 24-year old goaltender, and where he fits into the Flyers’ future.Also, Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones joined PHLY’s Anthony Gargano this morning, and provided lots of interesting bits of information. Charlie and Kelly digest the new info and break down what it all means for the team and its looming plans at the trade deadline.

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Flip Andrei Kuznemko? Trade Scott Laughton? MAILBAG + interview with AGM Brent Flahr
It's parade day for Eagles Everywhere, so Bill and Charlie open the mailbag and discuss some trade rumors surrounding Andrei Kuzmenko and Scott Laughton. Plus, an in-depth look at Charlie's exclusive interview with Flyers' Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr, available on allphly.com for Diehards only.

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 2min
Talking 4 Nations Face-Off & Top Prospects Denver Barkey, Cole Knuble, Alexis Gendron
With the Philadelphia Flyers in the midst of a two week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, we’re talking Travis Konecny and the rest of the Flyers representatives at the tournament, as well as continuing the conversation about Charlie’s Top 20 Prospects.Bill & Charlie discuss Canada beating Sweden in overtime to begin the tourney, as well as some of the lower-ranked prospects on the ALLPHLY list, including Phantoms breakout forward Alexis Gendron & Notre Dame’s Cole

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Four Nations begins, Travis Konecny in for Team Canada
The Four Nations Face-Off begins tonight, and Travis Konecny will be playing for Team Canada. Could this tournament change the way the hockey world views him? Charlie and Kelly also go through the newest edition of PHLY’s Top 20 Flyers Prospect list, including the big risers up the list, and the players whose stocks are falling.

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h
Talking Emil Andrae, Aleksei Kolosov, Ian Laperrière and all things Phantoms with Madeline Campbell
We’re dedicating a day to the Phantoms! It has been too long since we’ve checked in with Philadelphia’s AHL affiliate, and who better to fill us in on everything going on in Lehigh Valley than Maddie Campbell?Charlie & Bill ask about some young players who’ve gotten runs with the Flyers, like Emil Andrae & Aleksei Kolosov, as well as prospects looking for their chance like Zayde Wisdom & Samu Tuomaala.Plus, a look at Phantoms head coach Ian Laperrière‘s place in the organization.