Jackie Spiegel on Philadelphia Flyers Resurgence + 2026 NHL Playoff 1st Round Predictions

In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we’re joined by Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer to break down the resurgence of the Philadelphia Flyers and what it means heading into the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.Jackie gives insider perspective on what’s driving the Flyers’ turnaround, key players stepping up, and whether Philadelphia is a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference.Justin and Jason also dive into their NHL Playoff 1st Round predictions, analyzing every series, highlighting potential upsets, and discussing which teams are built for a deep Stanley Cup run.If you’re looking for a full NHL playoff preview, Flyers analysis, and expert predictions, this episode has you covered.The Backchecking the Bolts YouTube Channel:Backchecking the Bolts - YouTubeFor all of our social media outlets, use Linktree:https://linktr.ee/backcheckingtheboltsYou can read and follow Jackie Spiegel at the following:Philadelphia Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/author/spiegel_jackie/X: https://x.com/jackiespiegel93Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jackiespiegel/