Poor third period sinks Flyers in D.C.

Kate Frese, Sports Talk Philly By: Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers had to be pleased with their effort over the first two periods. Unfortunately for them, the game is three periods long. Washington expanded on a 1-0 lead and exploded for four goals in the first six minutes of the the […]

Bill Minchin  •  15 Jan 2017
Flyers-Canucks: Game 44 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (21-16-6) make a brief stop at home on Thursday night to host the Vancouver Canucks (20-19-4). This is the first of two meetings between the two clubs and the lone game in Philadelphia. Opening face off is set for 7:00. Philadelphia will […]

Bill Minchin  •  12 Jan 2017
Flyers-Blue Jackets: Game 42 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (21-15-5) look to make it back to back wins as they head to Ohio for a showdown with the division leading Columbus Blue Jackets (27-7-4) on Sunday night. This is the first of four meetings between the two teams and first […]

Bill Minchin  •  08 Jan 2017
Flyers-Blues: Game 37 Preview

Photo by Kate Frese, Sports Talk Philly By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer    The Philadelphia Flyers (20-12-4) return to the ice after the holiday break tonight as they take on the St. Louis Blues (18-12-5) in St. Louis. This is the first of just two meetings between the clubs this season. Opening face-off is […]

Bill Minchin  •  28 Dec 2016
Three goal third period extends streak to seven

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly Writer Two times tonight the Edmonton Oilers held two goal leads. Two times tonight the Philadelphia Flyers erased them. Behind three third period goals, the Flyers came back to extend their winning streak to seven games as they defeated Edmonton 6-5 on Thursday night.  Edmonton […]

Bill Minchin  •  08 Dec 2016
Flyers-Oilers: Game 29 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (15-10-3) return to the ice tonight for a showdown with Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers (14-10-4).  This is the first of two meetings with Edmonton. The teams will face off on February 16th in Alberta. Opening face off is set for […]

Bill Minchin  •  08 Dec 2016
Flyers-Bruins: Game 24 Preview

z (Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly Writer The Philadelphia Flyers (10-10-3) close out a three game home stand tonight when the host Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins (12-10-0). This is the first time the two rivals have meet this season and it will be the only time in Philadelphia […]

Bill Minchin  •  29 Nov 2016
Blue Friday in Philadelphia

(Kate Frese/ Sports Talk Philly) By: Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly Writer It was the Henrik Lundqvist show on full display at the Wells Fargo Center. The New York netminder turned aside 40 of 42 Philadelphia Flyers shots. Derek Stepan, Matt Puempel and Kevin Hayes all scored as the New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia […]

Bill Minchin  •  25 Nov 2016
Flyers – Rangers: Game 22 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly Writer   The Philadelphia Flyers (9-9-3) return home after a two game Florida road swing to take on Henrik Lunqvist and the first place New York Rangers (14-6-1). This is the first of four meetings between the boys from Broad Street and the Broadway Blueshirts.  Game […]

Bill Minchin  •  25 Nov 2016