Flyers have long history of shootout struggles

  Claude Giroux scored the Flyers lone goal in Tuesday night's shootout as the Flyers dropped to 0-2-2 with a 4-3 loss to the Ducks. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography)   Not even a shooting gallery could save the Flyers from the dreaded shootout on Tuesday night. The Flyers took 42 shots in 65 minutes of […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Oct 2014
Morning After: Nothing to show for Flyers solid play

Steve Mason and the Flyers have just two points to show for solid efforts in their first four games. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) Jake Voracek fired a backhand to the top shelf with 5:20 to go in the third period. It helped the Flyers get a point in Tuesday night's game against the Ducks. But […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Oct 2014
Game 2 Preview: Flyers open home slate against Devils

  Less than two minutes separated the Flyers from points in the standings in their first game of the 2014-15 season. Instead, a late goal gave the Bruins the win and the Flyers a tough loss. But Thursday night presents another new beginning as the Flyers debut on home ice for the first time this […]

Kevin Durso  •  09 Oct 2014
Kelly scores late goal, Bruins edge Flyers in opener

For most of the night, Steve Mason was the Flyers best player on the ice. But a bounce for the Bruins went against Mason late and that provided the difference in the season opener. The Flyers scored early in the third period to even the score. But as the momentum shifted the Bruins way, Chris […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 Oct 2014
5 players to watch this season

Vincent Lecavalier scored 20 goals and added 17 assists in a disappointing 2013-14 season. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) The start of the NHL season marks a time of new beginnings. For the Flyers, there are several new beginnings. The team underwent a minor overhaul of sorts as they stayed quite in free agency. There is […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 Oct 2014
Giroux returns as Flyers down Rangers

The NHL season starts in just eight days and Tuesday night presented the final chance to see the Flyers on home ice before their home opener on Oct. 9. The final preseason game featured a welcome sight. Claude Giroux returned to the lineup against the Rangers, two games ahead of schedule. With most of the […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Sep 2014
Youth forward revival could provide boost to Flyers offense

  #181964911 / gettyimages.com In the previous development camp, it was easy to turn attention to the rookie defenseman. Aside from the final two games for the then Adirondack Phantoms, this was the first many were getting a look at Shayne Gostisbehere, the headliner of the Flyers defensive prospects. What isn’t talked about nearly as […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 Jul 2014
Morning After: Strong finish gives Flyers momentum

Game 2 for the Flyers started the way Game 1 ended: total domination by the New York Rangers. When the top line finally showed up on the scoresheet, it was a sign that the Flyers indeed still had a pulse. Throw in some unlikely sources for goal scoring and you’ve got yourself a steal at […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Apr 2014
Morning After: It’s playoff time for Flyers

The Flyers celebrate after scoring in the second period of their 6-5 loss to the Hurricanes. The Flyers and Rangers open their first-round playoff series on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) The Flyers 6-5 loss in a shootout to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday hardly mattered. Half of the regular lineup didn't play in the […]

Kevin Durso  •  14 Apr 2014