Around the Net March 17, 2014: Flyers sweep Pens weekend, send message to the Eastern Conference

Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. On this Monday morning, we've got stories about the Flyers special teams play over the weekend, Sean Couturier's play against Sidney Crosby and The Flyers push towards the playoffs.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone!

Flyers sweep home and home with Pens

The Flyers beat the East leading Pens twice this weekend, special teams was a big reason why: [Philly.com-Rich Hofmann] [The 700 Level-Greg Paone] 

A Pens perspective on their lost weekend:[The Hockey Writers-Tannor Torrao]

This is why you NEVER trade Sean Couturier: [Broad Street Hockey-Albert Kleine] [CSNPhilly- Tim Panaccio]

Wisdom of Bill

Bill Meltzer recaps the Flyers dominance: [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer]

ICYMI

The Fred Shero statue was unveiled Saturday and he would have enjoyed this weekend's results: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi]

NHL Capsules

A look at all the action from around the NHL yesterday: [The Hockey News] [Kukla's Korner]

Only nine home games remain for the Orange and Black before the playoffs. Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here.

That's all for today, join us on Friday for more Flyers and NHL news.