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Embed from Getty Images Game Story The game got off to a bit of a sloppy start, with the team trading turnovers just inside their own bluelines. About halfway through the period the Philadelphia Flyers got a power play, and wasted no time. Brayden Schenn was the first to find the rebound of Shayne […]
Embed from Getty Images Game Story The Philadelphia Flyers started this game out quite well. They outshot the Toronto Maple Leafs 11-1 early, and took the lead on a pretty power play pass from Evgeny Medvedev. The goal seemed to wake up the Leafs, who tied the game only two minutes later with a […]
Game Story This game was thrown out of any normal rhythm early, as Ryan White threw a late, high hit on Tomas Jurco. This resulted in White getting tossed from the game, and giving the Detroit Red Wings an early five minute power play. The Wings had several shots, but overall it was a strong […]
In another tight, fast-paced game, the Philadelphia Flyers fell just short of extending their winning streak to five games. This was essentially a four-point game against the New York Rangers for divisional and wild card standing, so although the Flyers can claim a point, that is cold comfort. The Flyers got off to a good […]
Nick Schultz and Mark Streit are the old men of the Flyers defense. At 33 and 38 respectively, they are much older than most of a defense that is under 25. Thus far this season, that experience has not paid off for the duo.
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Flyers came from behind Wednesday night for a crucial 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Jakub Voracek scored on a rebound to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead after a fast-paced, tight checking first period. The game see-sawed back the Bruins way in the second, with Boston utilizing […]
Embed from Getty Images Now they're starting to make it look easy. The Philadelphia Flyers were in control all the way in a 4-0 victory over the New York Islanders. The Islanders are the team near the top of the division, but the Flyers looked like the better team right from the start, outshooting […]
Embed from Getty Images With the Vincent Lecavalier trade earlier this week, the Philadelphia Flyers finally have roster flexibility. They are still limited by total cap space, but they have room to maneuver and massage the lineup for the first time since Shayne Gostisbehere claimed his spot in the lineup. The Flyers are not […]
Embed from Getty Images The Flyers got off to a good start, putting 15 shots on goal in the first period. They ramped up the pressure even more in the second period, until the dam broke and they scored two goals in quick succession. Going into the third protecting a lead, the Flyers were […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Flyers bounced back from their winless California road trip with a spirited performance against the Montreal Canadiens. It may have been a case of good timing, catching the Canadiens at a time when they haven't been playing very well, but the Flyers definitely played with more jump. The […]