Game 78 Preview: One final Battle of PA against Penguins for Flyers

  The Battle of Pennsylvania, as it is affectionately known, has never failed to offer entertaining hockey no matter what the standings say.   For the Flyers, Sunday's final edition of the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2014-15 season is for pride, just as it was last Wednesday in a 4-1 win in Pittsburgh.   […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Apr 2015
Postgame Perspective: Rough season on road ends in shootout loss

  View image | gettyimages.com Saturday's game in Carolina marked the 26th time the Flyers have played in a game that went into overtime. For the 14th time, the Flyers had to face the dreaded shootout. For the 11th time, they lost. It is a familiar pattern that offers no silver lining – though Nick […]

Kevin Durso  •  04 Apr 2015
With impending changes coming, Flyers core and more remain

We all know what should be happening starting in a matter of 10 days with the Flyers. The changes should start unfolding early and continue throughout the offseason. An end to Craig Berube's tenure is only the first step, but really, you can look at the roster and wonder who even should be around for […]

Kevin Durso  •  01 Apr 2015
Game 76 Preview: Flyers take on Sharks in Saturday afternoon tilt

In a matchup in December, a Flyers miscue at center ice provided the Sharks an odd-man rush in which Matt Nieto scored the game-winner with just 11 seconds to go in the game. The Flyers will look to avenge that tough 2-1 loss in San Jose back as they take on the Sharks at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon […]

Mike Watson  •  28 Mar 2015
Simmonds, MacDonald out remainder of season with injury

The Flyers 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night came at a cost. In the third period, both Wayne Simmonds and Andrew MacDonald suffered injuries that will cut their seasons short, as both will sit out the remaining seven games this season.

Kevin Durso  •  25 Mar 2015
Mason, Flyers spoil Timonen’s return

Wayne Simmonds, Ryan White, Claude Giroux and Michael Raffl all scored. Steve Mason made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers dominated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in their return to home ice on Wednesday night.

Bill Minchin  •  25 Mar 2015
Flyers begin four game road trip with a showdown in Ottawa

The Philadelphia Flyers (29-27-14) open a four game road trip tonight as they take on the Ottawa Senators (32-24-11) at the Canadian Tire Centre. This is the second of three meetings between the clubs and the lone game in Canada. Opening faceoff is at 7:00.

Bill Minchin  •  15 Mar 2015
Postgame Perspective: Team effort helps Flyers extend home streak against Wings

Saturday signaled the one-week mark of the beginning of the end for the Flyers. Last Saturday, the Flyers were 15 seconds away from moving within two points of the Boston Bruins for the final playoff spot. One week later, the Flyers are now 10 points back of that spot. On Saturday afternoon, they welcomed the […]

Kevin Durso  •  14 Mar 2015
Postgame Perspective: Story of Flyers season, close but no cigar

  View image | gettyimages.com The Flyers season was 18 seconds away from having a ton of life again. Steve Mason made a huge save, one of 37 in another magnificent performance, as the Flyers held on for dear life while being peppered by the Bruins power play unit. Every game features its own little […]

Kevin Durso  •  07 Mar 2015