Series in Review: Flyers-Penguins 2018

For the next few weeks, we’ll take a look back on several playoff series in Flyers history, both won and lost by the Flyers, and review them to see some of the turning points within the series and how the result could have been different. We begin with the Flyers last playoff series back in 2018 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Kevin Durso  •  08 Apr 2020
Around the NHL: Wheeling and Dealing on Deadline Day

Here’s a look at all the trades that went down on the big day — and the week leading up to it — that will shape the balance of power around the NHL heading into the playoffs…and beyond.

Ryan Black  •  26 Feb 2019
Postgame Perspective: Flyers lack typical energy for rival Penguins

The momentum shifted at 19:45 of the first period. The Flyers, who had a 2-0 lead with a pair of power-play goals, watched everything deflate when Ryan White turned the puck over in the Flyers zone and took a slashing penalty. With six seconds left on the power play, at 1:39 of the second period, […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Jan 2016
Game 78 Preview: One final Battle of PA against Penguins for Flyers

  The Battle of Pennsylvania, as it is affectionately known, has never failed to offer entertaining hockey no matter what the standings say.   For the Flyers, Sunday's final edition of the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2014-15 season is for pride, just as it was last Wednesday in a 4-1 win in Pittsburgh.   […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Apr 2015
Game 48 Preview: Looking for rebound, Flyers host Penguins

Photo courtesy of Amy Irvin/38Photography With the exception of Saturday's win in Buffalo – an ugly one at that – the Flyers last four games have been as sloppy as they come. After a dominant win over Tampa Bay, the Flyers have sluggishly played their way to losses in three of four games. But Tuesday, […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Jan 2015
Between the Pipes: Gostisbehere looks good in debut; Kings come to town Tuesday

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. The Future is Now How long will Shayne Gostisbehere be up with the big club? [Philly.com- Frank Seravalli] [The Hockey Writers- Andy Dudones] [CSNPhilly.com- Tim Panaccio] Wisdom of Bill Practice notes and more from Bill Meltzer: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] Looking […]

Dain Stiles  •  27 Oct 2014
Game 7 Preview: Flyers meet Penguins in 1st Battle of PA

Claude Giroux and the Flyers bid for their second win of the season against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins on Wednesday night. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) After a disasterous night in Chicago, the Flyers have a very quick turnaround. And it comes against their biggest rival.   The Pittsburgh Penguins await the Orange and Black […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Oct 2014
Game 66 Preview: Keystone Rivalry weekend opens in Philly

Steve Mason and the Flyers open a weekend home-and-home with Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday in Philadelphia. (Amy Irvin/38Photography) The Keystone Rivalry gets two installments added to its storied history this weekend. A potential playoff preview, all eyes will be on the Flyers two meetings with the Pittsburgh Penguins starting with Saturday's […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Mar 2014