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The Blackhawks got out to a 4-0 lead and carried it late into the second period. The Flyers answered with four goals to even things up in the third. But it wouldn’t be enough as Chicago struck again midway through the third to reclaim the lead for good in the Flyers 7-4 loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday night at United Center.

The final game of a season-opening three-game road trip commences on Tuesday night for the Flyers as they face the Chicago Blackhawks.

By Mike Watson, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  As the Flyers organization and the thousands of faithful fans celebrate the 50th anniversary season of this great franchise, let’s look back on some of the notable and memorable moments along the way.

Embed from Getty Images     Arizona built a 3-1 led early in the second period. The Flyers got one back before the end of the period. Matt Read tied it early in the third. It wasn't enough as Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored in overtime to give Arizona a 4-3 victory on Saturday night in Glendale. […]

Flyers try for a 2-0 start  (Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Philadelphia Flyers (1-0-0) will look to make it two in a row to start their season when they travel to Glendale for a matchup with the Arizona Coyotes (0-0-0). Game time is 9 p.m.   The two Flyers rookies […]

Flyers fans may not have had much to cheer about in the last four years with only two postseason appearances, both of which ending in the opening round, but one thing the fans can always count on as a blessing is the franchise’s current captain.

A four-goal second period, two of them from Sean Couturier, lifted the Flyers in their season opener over the Kings, 4-2.

The Flyers 50th anniversary season kicks off on Friday night as they face the Los Angeles Kings. The opening face-off is set for 10:30 p.m.

There are always questions for a team as a season begins. Here are five facing the Flyers as the 2016-17 season begins.