In a very interesting start to the season, the Flyers will play their first 5 games against playoff teams from the year before, and 9 of their first 11 with the other two coming against 9th place finisher Florida.

Key dates:
October 6 vs. Washington;
October 8 vs. Pittsburgh (rest of dates: 12/15; 12/17; 1/7; 3/27);
October 10 vs. Anaheim;
January 1 at Boston (Winter Classic);
April 4 vs. Detroit;
April 11 vs. NY Rangers (second half of a home-and-home to close the season).

Longest homestand: 6 games, starting January 19th.

Longest roadtrip: 6 games starting December 23rd.