GM Danny Briere Joins Live as Flyers Clinch Playoff Spot

Limited-Time Offer: Join the PHLY Diehards for just $3/mo*! Love, Philly is LIVE to celebrate a historic night for the Philadelphia Flyers! The Flyers have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time in six years! After a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the orange and black are heading back to the postseason. Tyson Foerster scored the decisive shootout goal, while goaltender Dan Vladar stood tall to seal the deal—sending South Philly into a frenzy. Joining us live is Flyers General Manager Danny Briere to break down what this clinch means for the franchise, the city, and the young core he's built. Briere, who privately told the team at the start of the season that making the playoffs was the goal, shares his thoughts on: The journey from rebuild to playoff contender in one season What makes "playoff hockey in Philadelphia" unlike anywhere else in the NHL The upcoming first-round matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins (rivalry renewed!) How Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras, and Tyson Foerster have accelerated the timeline Briere has said it best: "There is nothing like it, playoff hockey in Philadelphia. You won't find that intensity anywhere else in the NHL." We'll also discuss: The atmosphere at Xfinity Mobile Arena and across the city What to expect in the first round against the Penguins How this playoff berth changes the trajectory of the rebuild Fan reactions and what's next for this resilient team This is more than hockey—it's Philadelphia. The fight, the belief, the never-say-die attitude that defines us. #LovePhilly #Flyers #FlyersPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #DannyBriere #PhiladelphiaFlyers #Hockey #PhillySports #PlayoffBound #LetsGoFlyers #FlyersVsPenguins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.