Tag: Wayne Simmonds
Morning After: Flyers rusty in return from break
| Leave a CommentFive days off on the schedule helped end a five-game home winning streak for the Flyers. But the break was…
Read more »Durso: Again, Flyers find a way to rise from slow start
| Leave a CommentSix games into the season, the Flyers had one win – and a very poor one at that. They had…
Read more »Morning After: Special teams delivers for Flyers
| Leave a CommentIt will go down as one of the unsung plays of the season for the Flyers. In the closing seconds,…
Read more »Flyers hold off late surge, beat Avalanche
| Leave a CommentWhen the day began, the Flyers had two of the league leaders in assists. Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek were…
Read more »Game 14 Preview: Flyers go for 3rd straight win, host Avalanche
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers couldn't have asked for a better start to a four-game homestand, securing wins against the Oilers and Panthers…
Read more »Between the Pipes-11/7/14:Flyers down Panthers, look to extend winning streak against Avs
| Leave a CommentWelcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.
Read more »Morning After: Lower lines play role in latest Flyers win
| Leave a CommentJake Voracek extended his points streak to seven games on a great feed from Claude Giroux. Chris VandeVelde was quickly…
Read more »Mailbag: Who fills in for Raffl?
| Leave a CommentWith Michael Raffl out for six weeks, which Flyers will step up? This week's mailbag answers that and more. (Photo…
Read more »Durso: Hot start could lead to major cold spell for top line, Flyers
| Leave a CommentJake Voracek added two goals on Tuesday to increase his points total to 18 through 12 games this season….
Read more »Morning After: No energy, no offense for Flyers
| Leave a CommentThe Florida Panthers had the first pick of the 2014 NHL Draft in Philadelphia in June. That pick, defenseman Aaron…
Read more »Stamkos, penalties halt Flyers win streak at three
| Leave a Comment#161508247 / gettyimages.com After a penalty free first stanza from both teams, it was a revolving door to the…
Read more »Game 9 Preview: Flyers look to make it 3 in a row, take on red hot Kings at home
| Leave a CommentJakub Voracek celebrates a goal against L.A. last year. Photo courtesy of (Amy Irvin/38Photography) The Philadelphia Flyers (3-3-2) will try to…
Read more »Bellemare Providing a French Connection for Schenn and Simmonds
| Leave a CommentBrayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds were acquired from the Los Angeles King in the same trade, and have seemed to…
Read more »Game 7 Preview: Flyers meet Penguins in 1st Battle of PA
| Leave a CommentClaude Giroux and the Flyers bid for their second win of the season against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins on…
Read more »Game 6 Preview: Flyers try for 2nd straight win, face Blackhawks in Chicago
| Leave a CommentClaude Giroux against Chicago last season. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) The Philadelphia Flyers (1-2-2) will look to make it two wins in…
Read more »Game 5 Preview: Flyers look to start turnaround in Dallas
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers open a three-game road trip in Dallas in search of their first win of the season against the…
Read more »Morning After: Nothing to show for Flyers solid play
| Leave a CommentSteve Mason and the Flyers have just two points to show for solid efforts in their first four games. (Photo…
Read more »Morning After: Flyers give away point in must-win game
| Leave a CommentA look at the Flyers October schedule and the way the first three games have played out brings a frightening…
Read more »Morning After: Defense faces tough challenge without Coburn
| Leave a CommentThere are times where Braydon Coburn looks totally out of place in the Flyers defensive system. I even criticized his…
Read more »The Devil Came Down From New Jersey; Beat Flyers 6-4
| Leave a Comment#456956076 / gettyimages.com Dainius Zubrus scored the winning goal at the 12:47 mark of the third period with…
Read more »Morning After: First game jitters hurt Flyers
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers season opener fully portrayed the dangers of playing on your heels. A late penalty kept the tilted ice…
Read more »Game 1 Preview: Flyers open season against Bruins
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers open the 2014-15 season against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. The Flyers were 0-2-1 against the Bruins…
Read more »Several storylines as Flyers open 2014-15 season
| Leave a CommentClaude Giroux, Jake Voracek and the Flyers open the 2014-15 season in Boston against the Bruins on Wednesday night. (Photo…
Read more »Giroux returns as Flyers down Rangers
| Leave a CommentThe NHL season starts in just eight days and Tuesday night presented the final chance to see the Flyers on…
Read more »Hextall’s history a benefit to Flyers
| 1 Comment on Hextall’s history a benefit to Flyers#450587258 / gettyimages.com Flyers fans had to watch from afar again. The Los Angeles Kings claimed another Stanley Cup…
Read more »On Wayne Simmonds and the issue of race in hockey
| Leave a CommentPhoto by Amy Irvin/38 Photography Wayne Simmonds was acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers as part of the infamous Mike Richards…
Read more »Flyers Live To Play Another Day; Game Seven Tomorrow
| Leave a CommentPhoto by Amy Irvin/38 Photography Wayne Simmonds recorded a hat trick for the Flyers as Philadelphia beat the New York…
Read more »East QF Game 6 Preview: Flyers face elimination at home
| Leave a CommentThe Flyers face elimination in Game 6 on Tuesday night. (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) Tuesday night could be the last…
Read more »East QF Game 4 Preview: Flyers host Rangers in do-or-die game
| Leave a CommentMark Streit scored the lone Flyers goal in Game 3. The Rangers and Flyers face-off in Game 4 on Friday…
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