2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers season

The 2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers season was the 53rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.[1] This is also the first season with head coach Alain Vigneault.

2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers
Division2nd Metropolitan
Conference4th Eastern
2019–20 record41–21–7
Home record25–6–4
Road record16–15–3
Goals for232
Goals against196
Team information
General managerChuck Fletcher
CoachAlain Vigneault
CaptainClaude Giroux
Alternate captainsSean Couturier
Kevin Hayes
Jakub Voracek
ArenaWells Fargo Center
Minor league affiliate(s)Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Reading Royals (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsTravis Konecny (24)
AssistsJakub Voracek (44)
PointsTravis Konecny (61)
Penalty minutesJoel Farabee (39)
Plus/minusSean Couturier (+21)
WinsCarter Hart (24)
Goals against averageCarter Hart (2.42)

The season was suspended by the league officials on March 12, 2020, after several other professional and collegiate sports organizations followed suit as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3] On May 26, the NHL regular season was officially declared over with the remaining games being cancelled.[4] The Flyers returned to the playoffs after missing them in the 2018–19 season and played in a round-robin tournament, capturing the first seed for the playoffs for the first time since the 1999–2000 season. The Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, but were defeated in seven games by the New York Islanders in the second round.[5]

Standings

Divisional standings
Metropolitan Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 Washington Capitals 69 41 20 8 31 240 215 +25 90
2 Philadelphia Flyers 69 41 21 7 31 232 196 +36 89
3 Pittsburgh Penguins 69 40 23 6 29 224 196 +28 86
4 Carolina Hurricanes 68 38 25 5 27 222 193 +29 81
5 Columbus Blue Jackets 70 33 22 15 25 180 187 −7 81
6 New York Islanders 68 35 23 10 24 192 193 −1 80
7 New York Rangers 70 37 28 5 31 234 222 +12 79
8 New Jersey Devils 69 28 29 12 22 189 230 −41 68
Source: National Hockey League[6]

Eastern Conference
Pos Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD PCT Qualification
1 Boston Bruins 70 44 14 12 38 227 174 +53 .714 Advance to Seeding round-robin tournament[7]
2 Tampa Bay Lightning 70 43 21 6 35 245 195 +50 .657
3 Washington Capitals 69 41 20 8 31 240 215 +25 .652
4 Philadelphia Flyers 69 41 21 7 31 232 196 +36 .645
5 Pittsburgh Penguins 69 40 23 6 29 224 196 +28 .623 Advance to 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs qualifying round[7]
6 Carolina Hurricanes 68 38 25 5 27 222 193 +29 .596
7 New York Islanders 68 35 23 10 24 192 193 −1 .588
8 Toronto Maple Leafs 70 36 25 9 28 238 227 +11 .579
9 Columbus Blue Jackets 70 33 22 15 25 180 187 −7 .579
10 Florida Panthers 69 35 26 8 30 231 228 +3 .565
11 New York Rangers 70 37 28 5 31 234 222 +12 .564
12 Montreal Canadiens 71 31 31 9 19 212 221 −9 .500
13 Buffalo Sabres 69 30 31 8 22 195 217 −22 .493
14 New Jersey Devils 69 28 29 12 22 189 230 −41 .493
15 Ottawa Senators 71 25 34 12 18 191 243 −52 .437
16 Detroit Red Wings 71 17 49 5 13 145 267 −122 .275
Source: NHL Eastern Conference Points percentage

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 18, 2019.[8]

Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on June 25, 2019.[9]

2019–20 game log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Notes:
a Game was played at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.

Playoffs
Main article: 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Flyers played in a round-robin tournament to determine their seed for the playoffs. Philadelphia finished with a 3−0−0 record and clinched the first seed for the playoffs.[10]

The Flyers faced the Montreal Canadiens in the first round,[11] and eliminated them in six games, winning their first playoff series since the 2011–2012 season.[12]

In the second round, the Flyers faced the New York Islanders, but lost in seven games.[13]

2020 Stanley Cup playoffs

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders
Regular season[16]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Carter Hart43402,355:5024133952.421,100.9141000
Brian Elliott31271,673:541674802.87796.8992012
Alex Lyon32135:1911083.5573.8900000
Playoffs[17]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Carter Hart1414859:38950322.23431.9262002
Brian Elliott32139:3011052.1556.9110000

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Flyers. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Awards and records

Awards
Type Award/honor Recipient Ref
League (annual) Frank J. Selke Trophy Sean Couturier [18]
League (in-season) NHL All-Star Game selection Travis Konecny [19]
NHL Third Star of the Week Brian Elliott (October 28) [20]
Team Barry Ashbee Trophy Ivan Provorov [21]
Bobby Clarke Trophy Sean Couturier [22]
Gene Hart Memorial Award Kevin Hayes [23]
Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy Scott Laughton [24]
Toyota Cup Travis Konecny [25]
Yanick Dupre Memorial Class Guy Award Scott Laughton [26]

Suspensions and fines
Player Explanation Length Salary Date issued
Joel FarabeeInterference against Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault during NHL Game No. 515 in Winnipeg on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 9:03 of the second period.3 games$14,919.36December 16, 2019[27]
Matt NiskanenSlashing against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist during NHL Game No. 936 in Columbus on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 19:38 of the second period.–$5,000February 21, 2020[28]

Transactions

The Flyers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2019–20 season.[29]

Trades
DateDetailsRef
June 21, 2019 (2019-06-21) To Arizona Coyotes
1st-round pick in 2019		 To Philadelphia Flyers
1st-round pick in 2019
2nd-round pick in 2019		 [30]
June 22, 2019 (2019-06-22) To Nashville Predators
ARI's 2nd-round pick in 2019
NJD's 3rd-round pick in 2019		 To Philadelphia Flyers
NJD's 2nd-round pick in 2019		 [31]
June 22, 2019 (2019-06-22) To Montreal Canadiens
7th-round pick in 2019		 To Philadelphia Flyers
7th-round pick in 2020		 [31]
June 24, 2019 (2019-06-24) To Dallas Stars
Ryan Hartman		 To Philadelphia Flyers
Tyler Pitlick		 [32]
February 19, 2020 (2020-02-19) To New York Rangers
Jean-Francois Berube		 To Philadelphia Flyers
Future considerations		 [33]
February 24, 2020 (2020-02-24) To Montreal Canadiens
5th-round pick in 2021		 To Philadelphia Flyers
Nate Thompson		 [34]
February 24, 2020 (2020-02-24) To Anaheim Ducks
Kyle Criscuolo
Conditional 4th-round pick in 2020[lower-alpha 1]		 To Philadelphia Flyers
Derek Grant		 [35]
February 24, 2020 (2020-02-24) To Chicago Blackhawks
T. J. Brennan		 To Philadelphia Flyers
Nathan Noel		 [36]

Free agents

The following players joined or left the Flyers during free agency. Two-way contracts are marked with an asterisk (*).

DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Andy Andreofffrom Tampa Bay Lightning2-year[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Jean-Francois Berubefrom Columbus Blue Jackets1-year*[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Chris Bigrasfrom New York Rangers2-year*[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Greg Careyto Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)1-year[38]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Kyle Criscuolofrom Buffalo Sabres1-year*[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Byron Froeseto Calgary Flames1-year*[39]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Kurtis Gabrielfrom New Jersey Devils1-year*[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Tyrell Goulbourneto Vegas Golden Knights2-year*[40]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Nate Prosserfrom Minnesota Wild2-year*[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Cam Talbotto Calgary Flames1-year[41]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Mike Vecchioneto St. Louis Blues1-year*[42]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Andy Welinskifrom Anaheim Ducks1-year[37]
July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)Tyler Wotherspoonfrom St. Louis Blues2-year*[37]
July 2, 2019 (2019-07-02)Cole Bardreauto New York Islanders2-year*[43]
July 3, 2019 (2019-07-03)Phil Varoneto Montreal Canadiens1-year*[44]
July 4, 2019 (2019-07-04)Justin Baileyto Vancouver Canucks1-year*[45]
July 22, 2019 (2019-07-22)Michal Neuvirthto Toronto Maple LeafsTry-out[46]
September 10, 2019 (2019-09-10)Jacob Gravesto Florida Everblades (ECHL)1-year[47]
October 15, 2019 (2019-10-15)Chris Stewartfrom Nottingham Panthers (EIHL)1-year[48]

Signings

The following players were re-signed by the Flyers. Two-way contracts are marked with an asterisk (*).

DatePlayerContract termRef
June 24, 2019 (2019-06-24)Travis Sanheim2-year[53]
June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26)Brian Elliott1-year[54]
July 12, 2019 (2019-07-12)Scott Laughton2-year[55]
July 16, 2019 (2019-07-16)Nicolas Aube-Kubel1-year*[56]
September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)Ivan Provorov6-year[57]
September 16, 2019 (2019-09-16)Travis Konecny6-year[58]
July 13, 2020 (2020-07-13)Mark Friedman2-year extension[59]
July 22, 2020 (2020-07-22)Oskar Lindblom3-year extension[60]
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)Nicolas Aube-Kubel2-year extension[61]
September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25)Alex Lyon1-year extension[62]
September 28, 2020 (2020-09-28)Robert Hagg2-year extension[63]
October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03)Brian Elliott1-year extension[64]
October 5, 2020 (2020-10-05)Justin Braun2-year extension[65]

Entry-level contracts

The following players – Flyers' draft picks, undrafted free agents, and the unsigned draft picks of other teams – were signed by the Flyers to entry level contracts.

DatePlayerContract termsRef
March 10, 2020 (2020-03-10)Wyatte Wylie3-year[66]
March 23, 2020 (2020-03-23)Tanner Laczynski2-year[67]
March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)Wade Allison2-year[68]
April 29, 2020 (2020-04-29)Linus Sandin1-year[69]
May 30, 2020 (2020-05-30)Linus Hogberg2-year[70]

Draft picks
See also: List of Philadelphia Flyers draft picks

Below are the Philadelphia Flyers' selections at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 21 and 22, 2019, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Round Pick Player Position Nationality Team (league) Notes
1 14 Cameron York Defense  United States U.S. NTDP (USHL) [lower-alpha 2]
2 34 Bobby Brink Right Wing  United States Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) [lower-alpha 3]
3 72 Ronald Attard Defense  United States Tri-City Storm (USHL)
4 103 Mason Millman Defense  Canada Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6 165 Egor Serdyuk Right Wing  Russia Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
6 169 Roddy Ross Goaltender  Canada Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) [lower-alpha 4]
7 196 Bryce Brodzinski Right Wing  United States Blaine High School (USHS)

Notes
  1. The pick will be better of the two 2020 4th-round picks the Flyers possessed at the time of the trade, their own and the one they acquired from the Nashville Predators on February 25, 2019. It turned out to be the latter.[35]
  2. The Flyers acquired this pick and a 2019 second-round pick, 45th overall, in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes for their original 2019 first-round pick, 11th overall, on June 21, 2019.[71]
  3. The Flyers acquired this pick, originally belonging to the New Jersey Devils, in a trade with the Nashville Predators for Arizona's 2019 second-round pick, 45th overall, and New Jersey's 2019 third-round pick, 65th overall, on June 22, 2019.[71]
  4. The Flyers acquired this pick and Jacob Graves in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes for Jordan Weal on January 11, 2019.[71]

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