Claude Giroux named to NHL All-Star Game

The NHL All-Star Game, set to take place on Jan. 31, recently announced the four team captains from the four divisions of the NHL. The new format, a 3-on-3 tournament, will feature all four divisional teams competing against each other in a winner-take-all format. The East-West matchup will remain, as the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions […]

Kevin Durso  •  06 Jan 2016
Game 34 Preview: Flyers host St. Louis in final home game of 2015

Photo courtesy of Kate Frese The Philadelphia Flyers (14-12-7) welcome former head coach Ken Hitchcock and the St. Louis Blues (20-10-4) to the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.  This is the second of two meetings between the two clubs this season. Game time is 7:00. The Flyers defeated the Blues in St. Louis on December […]

Bill Minchin  •  21 Dec 2015
Game 29 Preview: Flyers look to snap long losing streak in St. Louis

Tuesday night, the effort was there for the Flyers. Everything was clicking and they seemed poised to grab a win over the Islanders. The glorified skills competition strikes again. That was only the beginning of a week that looks daunting on paper for the Orange and Black. Next up is the St. Louis Blues. The […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Dec 2015
Voracek in for big pay day by next offseason

As the Flyers have spent the offseason doing patchwork to the blue line and re-signing players left and right – and acquiring one or two in the process – a looming free-agent story has flown under the radar. All-star winger Jake Voracek will return in Orange and Black next season. It is the final year […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Jul 2015
Another heroic performance by Steve Mason gets wasted in St. Louis

  View image | gettyimages.com Steve Mason was fantastic. The Flyers goalie made 35 saves through 65 minutes. Unfortunately for Philadelphia Brian Elliott answered the bell as well. T.J Oshie and Vladimir Tarasenko both scored in the shootout and the St. Louis Blues  defeated the Flyers 1-0 on Thursday night.

Bill Minchin  •  12 Mar 2015
Flyers hit the road, take on Blues in St. Louis

The Philadelphia Flyers (28-27-13) head out on the road for a clash with the St. Louis Blues (42-19-5). This is the second of two meetings between the two teams and the lone game in St. Louis. The Flyers beat the Blues last Thursday 3-1 in Philadelphia. Game time is 8:00.

Bill Minchin  •  12 Mar 2015
Flyers rally for 3 in 3rd, beat Blues

The numbers looked bleak as the third period began. The St. Louis Blues had lost just three times when leading after two periods. The Flyers had just two wins when trailing after 40 minutes. With their playoff hopes on life support, points are crucial in every game. The Flyers made the third period count, scoring […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Mar 2015
Game 65 Preview: Flyers close homestand by hosting Blues

  View image | gettyimages.com As the Flyers continue to push for a playoff spot, the schedule gets increasingly more difficult as they play eight of the next 11 games against Western Conference teams, many of which are securely in the playoff picture. Thursday continues that stretch as the St. Louis Blues come to town […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Mar 2015
Voracek selected 3rd by Team Toews, will face Giroux

  View image | gettyimages.com The All-Star festivities are underway and prior to the All-Star Game on Sunday, the two captains had to select their teams. The Flyers sent two representatives in Columbus for the All-Star Game. They will be on opposing sides on Sunday.

Kevin Durso  •  23 Jan 2015