Philadelphia Flyers firebrand head coach John Tortorella has countless examples throughout his coaching career of him blowing his top at players, media members and the officials. Simply put – when he’s unhappy,

The Flyers’ continuing troubles in the second games of back-to-back matchups continued following a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders, in a game in which Morgan Frost and Matvei Michkov did not see the ice halfway through the second period and beyond.

Out Thursday

If Tippett can't play, Rodrigo Abols would likely draw back into the Flyers' lineup.

The Philadelphia Flyers suffered a tough 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 29. During this matchup, the Devils had far more control than the Flyers and took advantage of it. This was especially true during the second period when the Devils scored four times.

Owen Tippett had to exit Wednesday night after taking a big hit and the Flyers were rolled by the Devils, 5-0.

A hard hit on Flyers wing Owen Tippett by Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon in the first period might have gotten the Flyers off their game somewhat. No penalty was called on the play, which resulted in the Flyers trying to exact revenge throughout the first half of the game action.

The Philadelphia Flyers wrapped up a home-and-home set against the New Jersey Devils with a split. After a 4-2 home win on Monday, the Fyers sustained a 5-0 loss at Prudential Center on Wednesday evening.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson (77) tries pulling New Jersey Devils left wing Kurtis MacDermid away from a scuffle during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) AP

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. He was injured in Wednesday's contest against the New Jersey Devils, and Thursday's matchup may not be the only game he will have to sit out.

According to the team, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Owen Tippett (undisclosed) exited early during Wednesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils. Tippett sustained this injury during the second frame and was unable to return.