It can be hard to find silver linings after a loss. But for new Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet, his club’s first defeat of the 2025-26 campaign didn’t come without some bright spots.
The Flyers fell to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers by a score of 2-1 Thursday night at Amerant Bank Arena, and despite some sloppy play in the season opener, Tocchet’s squad provided reasons for optimism.
“There was some good stuff,” Tocchet told the media after the game.
“It’s a good measuring stick. The one thing with Florida I respect, they believe in what they do.