Articles by Marc Naples (74)
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Offense Explodes for 6 Goals Game Events [Mouse-over image for goal details]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]