🏒On May 19, 1974 in only their seventh season of existence, the Philadelphia Flyers become the first member of the 1967 NHL expansion class (six teams were added to double the size of the league) to win the Stanley Cup. Known more for their fighting than skills under coach Fred Shero, the Flyers earned the nickname “The Broad Street Bullies.” No matter the style, they are celebrating in Philadelphia after the Flyers' 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 gives them the Cup. On a power pl

Today.....years ago On May 19, 1974, the Flyers won their first championship by defeating the Boston Bruins 1-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, making them the first modern NHLexpansion team to win. The title came in the franchise's seventh season. The Flyers have won two Stanley Cup championships (1974, 1975). The Flyers were established when the NHL expanded from the so-called “Original Six” in 1967 The afternoon of May 19, 1974 will forever hold a sacred place in Philadelphia sports hist