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Marc Naples

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Flyers-Ducks: By the Numbers

Ducks stifle Flyers Game Events   [Mouse-over image for goal details} Forwards [What is Corsi rating?] Much of the Corsi charts will look pretty good for the Philadelphia Flyers for this game, but what those 5v5 Corsi charts leave out is all the Anaheim Ducks shot attempts on the power play, and that 25 shot […]

Marc Naples  •  10 Feb 2016
Flyers-Capitals: By the Numbers

Holtby and Caps Top Flyers Embed from Getty Images   Game Events   [Mouse-over image for goal details} Forwards [What is Corsi rating?] The Philadelphia Flyers played a strong first period, jumping on the Washington Capitals. If it wasn't for Braden Holtby, the Flyers easily could've gone up by a few goals. As it was, […]

Marc Naples  •  08 Feb 2016
Flyers-Rangers: By the numbers

Flyers let game slip away to Rangers Embed from Getty Images   Game Events   [Mouse-over image for goal details] Forwards [What is Corsi rating?] This Philadelphia Flyers game against the New York Rangers got thrown out of its usual patterns. First, Nick Cousins was called up to fill in for the injured Sean Couturier. […]

Marc Naples  •  07 Feb 2016
Figuring out the Flyers penalty kill

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Flyers have had plenty of things to worry about this season. They've been outside a playoff spot pretty much all season, and one of the leading reasons for that is a combined special teams rank near the bottom of the league. Fortunately, the Flyers power play has recently […]

Marc Naples  •  06 Feb 2016
Flyers-Predators: By the Numbers

Offense Explodes for 6 Goals Game Events   [Mouse-over image for goal details]

Marc Naples  •  05 Feb 2016
Flyers-Canadiens: By the Numbers

Flyers start February with key win over Montreal Embed from Getty Images    Game Story The Philadelphia Flyers have their back up against the wall in the standings, and began a crucial month against the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night. Both teams need to have a good month in fact, so it's no surprise the game […]

Marc Naples  •  03 Feb 2016
Medvedev has the stats, but not Hakstol’s trust

Since the Luke Schenn trade three weeks ago, the Philadelphia Flyers defense has finally found some stability. Where they previously had too many bodies to handle, Shayne Gostisbehere, Mark Streit, Nick Schultz, and Radko Gudas all have clearly established roles on the team. About the only remaining uncertainty on the blue line lies between Evgeny […]

Marc Naples  •  30 Jan 2016
Flyers-Capitals: By the Numbers

Flyers stay persistent to beat Caps Embed from Getty Images   Game Story The Philadelphia Flyers got things started on an early power play. The Flyers scored only seconds in to the power play, thanks to some nice passing and a pretty finish from Brayden Schenn. The goal boosted the Flyers, and their continued pressure […]

Marc Naples  •  28 Jan 2016
Flyers-Bruins: By the Numbers

Bruins thwart Flyers comeback Embed from Getty Images    Game Story The Philadelphia Flyers had a few days off thanks to Winter Storm Jonas cancelling their Saturday night game, but they didn't come out with much jump in their legs against the Boston Bruins. Things started to go wrong after a relatively soft penalty on […]

Marc Naples  •  26 Jan 2016
Weak 3rd line hindering Flyers playoff chances

One of the best developments of this season for the Philadelphia Flyers is the development of Sean Couturier. At last, it seems the player is taking a step offensively, showing more offensive initiative. As a result, he's been promoted to second line center. This is generally great news. It has, however, created a vacuum behind […]

Marc Naples  •  23 Jan 2016