The Philadelphia Flyers played a close game against the defending Western Conference Champion, the Edmonton Oilers, on Wednesday. Despite the ending in South Philly that undoubtedly did not feel good for the Flyers, there was plenty of good to take away from the game.

Around the league, we get a fresh ranking of the current pending free agents that could still hit the open market this summer. We also get a sneak peek into the Team USA selection process for the Olympics, a what-could-have-been trade, and a Western Conference team in need of a hero.

Get it all on the 11/13 edition of the PhHN Daily.

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, dropping the overtime game 2-1. The game started even before the Oilers took control. A Matvei Michkov power-play goal in the second period brought the Flyers right back into the game. The Flyers even completely flipped the momentum at one point.

It had looked like the Flyers would sneak out with the win after Travis Konecny redirected a shot for a goal with 23.5 seconds remaining on the clock. However, a quick review showed that Owen Tippett was offside, which wiped out the goal. The game would go into overtime, where the Oilers would capitalize on a critical mistake in the Flyers’ defensive zone.

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Flyers. However, there were clear signs of a step in the right direction for the Flyers.

NHL Rumors & News

Sportsnet: The free agent class of 2026 was expected to be a market filled with big names and top talent. Unsurprisingly, many pending free agents have signed extensions, limiting the options. Here are the top 12 players still set to hit the open market, as of now.

NHL.com: Olympic season is on the horizon. All eyes have been on what Canada will do with their roster, as the young stars are making a push. But Canada is not the only team with a good problem. Team USA faces some tough decisions ahead of the 2026 Olympics.

Vegas Hockey Now: The Vegas Golden Knights have a consistency issue. Their stars are producing, but nobody else is. Vegas is having problems with its depth. Hannah Kirkell writes that the Knights need a hero.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Trade! Trade! Trade! Well, almost trade! Long-time Islanders reporter Arthur Staple dropped a bombshell that the Devils and Islanders discussed a Simon Nemec trade, which would send New Jersey’s blocked defenseman to Long Island.

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