Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings: preview, form and head-to-head

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Detroit Red Wings host Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) on October 15, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Detroit Red Wings, 1-4 in the last 5 games against 0-5 for Philadelphia Flyers.

Matchup to watch: Philadelphia Flyers’ attack (index 40) against Detroit Red Wings’ defence (index 86).

Matchup to watch: Detroit Red Wings’ attack (index 75) against Philadelphia Flyers’ defence (index 136).

Recent form: last 5

Philadelphia Flyers: 0 wins and 5 losses in the last 5, with 7 goals scored and 20 conceded.

Philadelphia Flyers
Oct 5, 2026at Tampa Bay LightningL1–4
Oct 3, 2026vs Carolina HurricanesL2–3
Oct 1, 2026at New Jersey DevilsL2–3
Sep 30, 2026vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL0–7
May 9, 2026 · last seasonvs Carolina HurricanesL2–3

Detroit Red Wings: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 11 goals scored and 20 conceded.

Detroit Red Wings
Oct 6, 2026vs Ottawa SenatorsW5–3
Oct 4, 2026vs Winnipeg JetsL2–3
Oct 2, 2026vs New York RangersL0–2
Apr 15, 2026 · last seasonat Florida PanthersL1–8
Apr 13, 2026 · last seasonat Tampa Bay LightningL3–4

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, Philadelphia Flyers won 1, Detroit Red Wings won 2.

Apr 9, 2026 · last seasonDetroit Red Wings6–3Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 2, 2026 · last seasonPhiladelphia Flyers2–4Detroit Red Wings
Mar 29, 2026 · last seasonDetroit Red Wings3–5Philadelphia Flyers

Season so far

Philadelphia Flyers are 32nd of 32 on win rate after 4 games (0-4).

Detroit Red Wings are 23rd of 32 on win rate after 3 games (1-2).

#TeamPWLGoals
32Philadelphia Flyers4045:17
23Detroit Red Wings3127:8

Team season model

  • Philadelphia Flyers attack index 40: 60% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Philadelphia Flyers defence index 136: 36% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Philadelphia Flyers rate 19th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Detroit Red Wings attack index 75: 25% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Detroit Red Wings defence index 86: 14% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Detroit Red Wings rate 23rd of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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