Flyers-Capitals: Postgame Perspective

Flyers prove their toughness on all levels in defeating Capitals It was Fan Appreciation Night at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Nothing says thank you more than the most important win of the season. Granted, that's a tired statement anymore. They are all important to the Philadelphia Flyers. But on this night, facing the President's […]

Kevin Durso  •  31 Mar 2016
Flyers Rally to Beat Capitals in Shootout

It's no secret what has plagued the Flyers this season: the shootout. The Flyers had a 2-8 record in the shootout this season entering Wednesday night. The Flyers used a complete effort to force overtime against the President's Trophy winners, the Washington Capitals, rallying for a goal late in the third. But after an entertaining […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Mar 2016
Flyers-Capitals: Game 76 Preview

Potential playoff preview comes to Philly as Flyers host Capitals  Embed from Getty Images   With just seven games to go in the regular season for the Philadelphia Flyers (37-25-13), the first of five remaining games against contending teams comes against the beast of the East and the NHL's best. The Washington Capitals (54-16-5) have already […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Mar 2016
Flyers-Capitals: By the Numbers

Flyers stay persistent to beat Caps Embed from Getty Images   Game Story The Philadelphia Flyers got things started on an early power play. The Flyers scored only seconds in to the power play, thanks to some nice passing and a pretty finish from Brayden Schenn. The goal boosted the Flyers, and their continued pressure […]

Marc Naples  •  28 Jan 2016
This Week in Flyers History: Week ending January 24

January 20, 2004: Flyers trade Justin Williams, acquire Danny Markov  It was a trade made out of necessity. The Flyers blue line corps was a mess from injuries to top players Eric Desjardins, out with a fractured forearm, and Dennis Seidenberg, out with a fractured left leg. With other defenseman with expiring contracts at the […]

Mike Watson  •  24 Jan 2016
Flyers fall to Capitals, lose 8th in last 9 games

  View image | gettyimages.com It all continued. The losing, the listlessness, the struggles at both ends of the ice. It was easily exploited by a talented opponent. The scale did not shift in its strange way on Thursday night. The Flyers did not come with their best for an opponent higher in the standings. […]

Kevin Durso  •  12 Nov 2015
Game 16 Preview: Flyers get test as Capitals come to town

After another embarrassing loss, a team meeting and a physically demanding practice, the Flyers return to the ice for the real thing. And they get a very challenging opponent. The Washington Capitals come to town with a 10-4-0 record and 20 points in the standings. They are also 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, a […]

Kevin Durso  •  12 Nov 2015
Between the Pipes: Voracek, Couturier, Hextall on Schenn

Hello Flyers fans! It's time for another edition of Between the Pipes where I look at a few of the top headlines from the week. It was certainly a big week for the future of the club with multiple long-term deals announced. 

Zach Hopkins  •  01 Aug 2015
Hakstol’s star status by the numbers

The following is a guest post by Jaclyn Mason of Meet Me Behind the Net.     When the Flyers announced Dave Hakstol as the new head coach, many were blindsided. Since then, he’s been the subject of much speculation, which should come as no surprise given that he’s the first head coach to move […]

Kevin Durso  •  14 Jul 2015