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The Philadelphia Flyers were without star winger Owen Tippett in their second-round series loss to the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding, the team announced.
Tippett, 27, played all of the team’s first-round series victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but said he suffered an internal bleeding problem during that series.
“I was unable to return for the second-round series against Carolina due to an internal bleeding issue I suffered during the first-round series against Pittsburgh,” Tippett said in a Flyers statement.
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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett takes a break during a stoppage in play against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on April 7, 2026. (Luther Schlaifer/Image Images)
“After a series of medical evaluations, treatments and rehabilitation under the care of the Flyers’ medical team, I am progressing and feeling better every day. Although I was cleared to travel and skate with the team at certain practices, things were not progressing at the pace I expected or that would allow me to continue playing safely.”
Tippett scored a goal and assisted in the Flyers’ series against the Penguins. The Ontario native said how proud he was of his season and expressed his gratitude for the support he has received.
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Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Owen Tippett of the Philadelphia Flyers chase the puck during the second period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 29, 2026. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
“I am beyond proud of what our team has accomplished this season and truly touched by the tremendous support from the fans,” Tippett said.
“I want to sincerely thank everyone for that support, both personally to me and my family, and to all of our medical and performance staff.”
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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett skates against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea in the third period of Game 6 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 29, 2026. (Kyle Ross/Image Images)
Tippett said he is confident of a full recovery and is looking forward to training camp. The forward had one of the best seasons of his career, scoring 28 goals and 23 assists.
He began his career with the Florida Panthers before being traded to the Flyers in 2022 as part of the Claude Giroux package. In 428 games over seven seasons, Tippett has recorded 121 goals and 115 assists, which equates to 236 points.
