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NHL schedule release day: How tough is the Flyers’ schedule, and what are the big games?

July 16, 2025

Apr 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) celebrates his second goal of the game with teammates during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Flyers now, at long last, know the specifics of the 2025-26 NHL schedule.
At 1 PM EST on Wednesday -- a full two weeks later than its release date in 2024 -- the NHL announced the looming 82-game slates for each of their clubs. In general terms, teams know what to expect -- an even split of home and road games, more matchups with division and conference foes than out-of-conference opponents. But the nuances of an individual schedule are still important for a team, and the Flyers are no different.
So did the Flyers get a favorable draw? When are their most difficult stretches? And what exactly happened to the yearly Black Friday game?
No home Black Friday game
Fans knew this was ...

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