As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Philadelphia Flyers.

1. Tippett's shot and skating prowess

Forward Owen Tippett , who led the NHL in max skating speed (24.21 miles per hour) and ranked fourth in 22-plus mph speed bursts (46) in 2023-24, finished fourth in the League for the second consecutive season in 22-plus mph bursts (38) last season. He was among forward leaders in 20-plus mph bursts (291; 98th percentile) and top skating speed (23.89 mph; 98th percentile).

Tippett, who ranked second on the Flyers in shots on goal per game (2.44, behind Matvei Michkov 's 2.49) last season, also finished among the leaders at his position in several sho

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