Flyerdelphia Weekly Round-Up: October 17-23

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Another week of Flyers hockey is in the books, and as you prepare for the Flyers next game on Saturday night, catch up with the past week of Flyers news and notes.

Here is you Flyerdelphia week in review.

Saturday, October 17

Kevin Durso went Between the Pipes with stories on Kimmo Timonen's retirement ceremony, New Jersey product Trevor van Riemsdyk's rise to the NHL, and several Flyers players who were closely following the Toronto Blue Jays playoff run – Between the Pipes: Timonen, van Riemsdyk, Flyers enjoying Blue Jays run

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms let a 3-1 lead slip in a 6-4 loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Rob Riches provided coverage – Battered Phantoms fall to Baby Pens, 6-4 

Sunday, October 18

This Week in Flyers History, Mike Watson takes you back to Marty Biron's first shutout as a Flyer in a 4-0 win for the Orange and Black over the Atlanta Thrashers – This Week in Flyers History: Week ending October 18

Our first installment of Player and Play of the Week was awarded for the 2015-16 season. See who came away with the honors – Player and Play of the Week: October 12-18

Monday, October 19

On the final day of a five-day break from game action, Denise Mroz lists five reasons the Flyers early-season break would be good for the team – Rest Never Hurt Anyone: 5 reasons why Flyers will be fine

Bill Minchin goes Around the NHL with stories on the last remaining winless team in the NHL, Logan Couture's injury and more – Around the NHL: From seven to one, Couture and more

Speaking of the five-day break, Rob Riches looks at how the Flyers can better learn the system of new coach Dave Hakstol with extended practice time – Hakstol's Happenings: 5-day break provides further system work

Tuesday, October 20

In his first two games with the Flyers, things have looked good so far for newcomer Sam Gagner. Rob Riches analyzes – So far, Sam Gagner is better than advertised

Brent Baldwin goes Between the Pipes with stories on the new coach's challenge, a look at the Phantoms lengthy injury list and an update on Flyers prospects – Between the Pipes: Coach's challenges, Phantoms injuries, prospect update

The Flyers couldn't continue the home-ice momentum coming out of a five-day break, suffering a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Bill Minchin provided coverage – Stars shine for Dallas in victory

Kevin Durso provided analysis on the loss to Dallas, saying that with a five-day break, there was no excuse for the sluggish performance – Postgame Perspective: 5-day break leaves no excuses for sluggish Flyers

Wednesday, October 21

Check out Kate Frese's photos from Tuesday's Flyers-Stars game – Photo Gallery: Flyers vs. Stars, October 20, 2015

Kevin Durso analyzes the lack of scoring in the first five games and why the Flyers need to find a quick fix to have success – Searching for Scorers: Goals at a premium for Flyers

The Flyers rallied from a 4-2 deficit to claim a 5-4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins with Claude Giroux scoring his second goal of the game for the OT winner. Bill Minchin had coverage – Giroux leads third period rally as Flyers defeat the Bruins

Kevin Durso provided analysis on the overtime win in Boston, saying that after a horrible start to the game, the Flyers resiliency and ability to swing the momentum back in their favor showed character – Postgame Perspective: A momentum-building comeback for Flyers

Thursday, October 22

In his latest column for Flyerdelphia, Bill Meltzer gives you an inside look at world of hockey media and the challenges and rewards of being a media member – Working in Hockey Media: The Dreams and Realities

A special announcement from Flyerdelphia: We are hosting the first ever Flyerdelphia Takeover Night at Italian Affair in Glassboro on October 29 at 7 p.m. complete with details on the event – Flyerdelphia Takeover at Italian Affair – October 29 at 7 PM!

Nearly overshadowing the Flyers comeback, Zac Rinaldo's hit on Sean Couturier earned him a charging major and a game misconduct on Wednesday, but no supplemental discipline – No suspension for Rinaldo after hit on Couturier

Friday, October 23

Early in the season, both goaltenders Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth have helped the Flyers earn victories. Even with success on both sides, the Flyers do not have a goalie controversy. Kevin Durso analyzes – There is no goalie controversy for Flyers

Bill Minchin goes Around the NHL again with a look at the Columbus Blue Jackets coaching change, the Dallas Stars hot start to the season and more – Around the NHL: Richards out in Columbus, Stars shining and more

The Phantoms opened a busy weekend with a loss to the Providence Bruins. Brent Baldwin provided coverage – Penalties stall Phantoms in weekend opener

Be sure to follow along with us again this week for more great Flyers coverage. The Flyers are in action on Saturday night against the New York Rangers, Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils and Friday night against the Sabres again.

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