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Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 3 of Flyers-Islanders
| 1 Comment on Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 3 of Flyers-IslandersThe Flyers need more from these players, especially if they are to see this playoff run go any further. They need their top scorers. They need their best performers. They need the guys who get the most ice time to really earn it. They need their leadership group to step up on the ice. 5 takeaways from Flyers-Islanders Game 3.
Read more »Round 2, Game 3 Preview: Flyers-Islanders
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers found a way to finish the job in Game 2 and even the series, but now they face another tough task in Game 3. With questions about who will start in goal, what lineup changes are made and the overall approach to the game, the Flyers need to come out ready to play, because it was clear once again that the Islanders look for any sign of life and momentum and run with it.
Read more »Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 2 of Flyers-Islanders
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers had the first period everyone wanted to see, then let the lead they took in the opening period get away, only to erase it all with an overtime goal that evened the series. 5 takeaways from Game 2 of Flyers-Islanders.
Read more »Myers Wins Game 2 in OT After Flyers Blow Lead
| Leave a CommentAfter letting a 3-0 lead slip away, Phil Myers fired a shot past Thomas Greiss to finish off a 4-3 Flyers win in overtime, evening the series with the Islanders at one game apiece.
Read more »Round 2, Game 2 Preview: Flyers-Islanders
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers have to play from behind in a series for the first time, trying to find a way to even things up in Game 2 on Wednesday afternoon.
Read more »Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 1 of Flyers-Islanders
| 1 Comment on Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 1 of Flyers-IslandersThe Islanders showed they are a team that has a lot – the talent behind the bench, the depth up front, the defensive structure and the goaltender to get the job done. The Flyers did not show what they wanted to show. They did not show they have another level. They showed their flaws. 5 takeaways from Game 1.
Read more »Round 2, Game 1 Preview: Flyers-Islanders
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers move on to face the seven-seed New York Islanders, a team that plays a similar style with much more depth and much more physicality. This series is sure to be a battle from start to finish. Game 1 is set for 7 p.m.
Read more »Flyers Will Need to Find “Another Level” to Continue Playoff Push
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers didn’t feel they played close to their best in the first round, and they know they can’t get by on that in the next one.
Read more »Storylines for the Flyers Series with the Islanders
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers are one of eight teams remaining, and they get to go against an old foe behind the bench, one who has been in the division for years, but this time with a new team. Here are five storylines to watch in the upcoming series between the Flyers and Islanders.
Read more »Round 1, Game 6 Preview: Flyers-Canadiens
| Leave a CommentBoth the Flyers and Canadiens will be without key players in Friday’s Game 6, and it should be an energetic affair that fits the mold of playoff hockey at its finest. Game 6 is set for 7 p.m.
Read more »Niskanen Suspended, Bad Blood Boiling After Game 5
| Leave a CommentJesperi Kotkaniemi took a major boarding penalty. Matt Niskanen has been suspended for Game 6 for a cross-check to the head of Brendan Gallagher. Nick Suzuki fueled the fire by patting Carter Hart on the head after a goal. A collision between Sean Couturier and Artturi Lehkonen started an end-of-game scrum. The bad blood in this series went from 0 to 60 in Game 5.
Read more »Canadiens Respond, Defeat Flyers to Force Game 6
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers had to overcome a lot of obstacles to eventually tie the game in the third, but gave the lead back 22 seconds later, as the Canadiens carried the lead the rest of the way for the 5-3 win in Game 5 to force Game 6 on Friday.
Read more »Hart, Flyers Blank Canadiens Again in Game 4 Win
| Leave a CommentCarter Hart secured his second straight shutout win, as the Flyers took a 3-1 series lead with a 2-0 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »Round 1, Game 3 Preview: Flyers-Canadiens
| Leave a CommentThe series now shifts to Game 3 where Montreal will be the home team. Someone in the series will emerge with a 2-1 lead and a chance to take a commanding lead in the series in just a few days. For the Flyers, who certainly felt embarrassed by the result on Friday afternoon, this is a time for redemption, for a bounce-back game that could help them in the series. Game 3 is set for 8 p.m.
Read more »Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 2 of Flyers-Canadiens
| Leave a CommentThe opportunity was there for the Flyers to take a 2-0 series lead after having what many viewed was only a B-minus, C-game from the Flyers. There were some who viewed Game 1 as a missed opportunity for the Canadiens, while others saw it as a game where the Canadiens showed they could hang around in this series. Man, did they prove that in Game 2.
Read more »Round 1, Game 2 Preview: Flyers-Canadiens
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers didn’t have their best in Game 1, but came away with the 2-1 win in large part due to their goaltender. On Friday afternoon, they have a chance to really establish themselves in the series. Game 2 is set for 3 p.m.
Read more »Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 1 of Flyers-Canadiens
| 1 Comment on Flyers 5: Takeaways from Game 1 of Flyers-CanadiensOne thing remained a constant. Carter Hart was excellent again. That is the main reason the Flyers find themselves with a 1-0 series lead following a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1. Here are 5 takeaways from the Game 1 win.
Read more »Is There Reason to Worry About Claude Giroux in the Playoffs?
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers’ depth this season has thus far proved that without Claude Giroux scoring, the team can still get the job done.
Read more »Top Seed Locked Up, Flyers ‘Ready to Go Dancing’
| Leave a CommentWith the top seed locked up after three straight wins in the Round Robin, it’s time for the games that count. “We are excited here. It was three big wins. We’re ready to go dancing,” Joel Farabee said.
Read more »Aube-Kubel Scores Twice, Flyers Claim Top Seed in East
| Leave a CommentNicolas Aube-Kubel scored two goals, Joel Farabee added another and Carter Hart made 23 saves to secure a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning and claim the top seed on Saturday night.
Read more »Round Robin Game 3 Preview: Flyers-Lightning
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in a battle for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The winner plays their first-round series against the 12-seed Montreal Canadiens. The loser gets the second seed and plays the winner of the series between Toronto and Columbus. Game time is 8 p.m.
Read more »Hayes, Laughton Powering ‘Best Line’ for Flyers
| Leave a CommentFrom start to finish, it was total dominance from the line of Kevin Hayes, Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton. “They’re certainly, without a doubt, our best line at this moment,” Alain Vigneault said after the Flyers 3-1 win over the Capitals.
Read more »5 Takeaways from Flyers-Bruins
| Leave a CommentThere were players making their playoff debut, recent additions contributing, depth players stepping up in a big way and an overall defensive effort that completely shut down the powerful top line of the Bruins. Here are 5 takeaways from Flyers-Bruins.
Read more »Round Robin Game 1 Preview: Flyers-Bruins
| Leave a CommentThe first test for the Flyers comes in the Round Robin opener against the Boston Bruins, a team that was running away with the President’s Trophy at the time of the pause. Game time is at 3 p.m.
Read more »Win is Great for Flyers, But It was Just Nice to Play
| Leave a CommentBeyond the Flyers 3-2 victory in the exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday afternoon, it was just nice to have hockey back. For the players, it was just nice to get into a competitive game.
Read more »Laughton Scores OT Winner as Flyers Down Penguins
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers came away with the win as Scott Laughton scored on a breakaway at 2:40 of overtime to give the Flyers the 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in an exhibition game on Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »Phase 3 Exhibition Game Preview: Flyers-Penguins
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers get a rivalry matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, quite the way to make their return to the ice for the first time in nearly five months. Game time is 4 p.m.
Read more »Welcome to the Bubble: Flyers Arrive in Toronto and Hold First Practice
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers arrived in Toronto on Sunday afternoon and had their first practice in the bubble on Monday. Leading up to their exhibition game with Pittsburgh on Tuesday, the team focuses on adjusting to bubble life.
Read more »Flyers Announce 31-Man Roster for Toronto
| Leave a CommentIn total, 17 forwards of 18 in camp and 10 defensemen of 12 in camp made the roster. All four goalies from camp made the trip. Here is the Flyers final roster for Phase 4.
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