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Price, Canadiens Send Flyers to Brink with Loss

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers were facing a similar situation to Sunday in the final minutes of the third period. The goalie was pulled and the Flyers had one final chance to find an equalizer.

There would be no magical comeback on this night. The Flyers were never able to solve the Canadiens at even strength and Montreal claimed a 3-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers-Canadiens: Game 73 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

It took another last-second comeback win over the Penguins, but the Flyers barely remained alive in the playoff race. Their next game gives them a direct chance to breathe some life into those hopes.

The Flyers face the Montreal Canadiens on home ice to kick off the final 10 games on the schedule, having split the first two meetings of the season in Montreal.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Flyers Can Take Solace In Winning Season Series Against Pittsburgh

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By Matt Mastrogiovanni, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

Despite the Flyers' slim chances of making this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, there is victory in one way. After Sunday night's exciting win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the season series was won with the Flyers winning three of four meetings.

Around the NHL: Hurricanes Vindicated, Sabres in a Tailspin, and a Meager Western Playoff Race

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By Ryan Black, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

It’s getting to be that time of the year again, and it’s looking more and more like that time of the year won’t include the Flyers. So who do you root for, if they’re out? Your favorite uniform from the other conference? Whoever's playing the Pittsburgh Penguins?

This year, plenty of Flyers fans’ hearts will be with the Nashville Predators, new home of Wayne Simmonds (with a bonus Peter Laviolette behind the bench). Unfortunately, Wayne’s career in the mustard-and-navy isn’t off to a hot start. He has just one assist in eight games for his new squad, which has gone 4-4-0 in that stretch. He did throw down with Michael Haley of the San Jose Sharks for a rather underwhelming fight, though.

Perhaps he’ll pick it up in the playoffs, which he and his current teammates will definitely be in. Let’s look at other teams that will and won’t also be there in this week’s Around the NHL.

Flyers-Penguins: Postgame Review

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

It happened again. Same scenario, almost the same amount of time on the clock, and the Flyers found a way to force overtime against the Penguins.

Not only did they force overtime, but they also won the game again, this time in the most dramatic of fashion.

With 10 games remaining on the schedule, it remains to be seen if the Flyers take this win and turn it into some magical last-gasp playoff run that gets them in, but it kept their playoff hopes alive for now.

More in our Postgame Review.

Couturier Caps Flyers Heroics in Pittsburgh

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers were less than a minute from the end. Less than 30 seconds in fact. Then their splash of a free-agent signing from last July came through.

James van Riemsdyk scored with 18.8 seconds left in the third period to tie the game and force overtime.

Carter Hart was back in goal and continued to give the Flyers a chance, turning away seven Pittsburgh shots in overtime. On a last-second two-on-one, Sean Couturier finished off the incredible rally for a 2-1 win over the Penguins, keeping the Flyers dimming playoff hopes alive for another day.

Flyers Blow 5-2 Lead, Fall to Leafs

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

One night after being outmatched by a superior team, the Flyers found themselves in control of a game against one. The Flyers had a 5-2 lead on the Toronto Maple Leafs as the second period entered its final five minutes.

That's when all of the early season problems seemed to pop back up at once.

The Flyers defense was completely lost for the rest of the night, allowing easy entry and prime scoring chances from everywhere. The goaltending was suspect. The power play was pathetic.

It became a night to forget for the Flyers, as what remains of their playoff hopes took a massive hit with a 7-6 loss to the Maple Leafs on Friday night.

Flyers-Maple Leafs: Game 71 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The start of a demanding weekend on the Flyers schedule did not start off well with a 5-2 loss to Washington at home on Thursday night. Now the Flyers have to take to the road and find a way to win against two tough opponents to keep their playoff hopes alive.

It starts on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team that Flyers have not faced since Nov. 24, two days before Ron Hextall was fired as GM.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Flyers-Capitals: Postgame Review

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

A schedule like the Flyers are facing this weekend is designed to make or break teams. So far, it showed how far the gap is between the defending Stanley Cup champions and the Flyers valiant but slim playoff hopes.

The Capitals didn't win Thursday's game with their stars, but their depth, getting good goaltending when they needed it and players to step up. For the Flyers, it was a reminder that a young defense can still pay the price for costly mistakes and that the depth needs to improve.

More in our Postgame Review.

Capitals Jump Out to Early Lead, Down Flyers

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers second meeting on home ice against the Capitals in a little more than a week started much like the first did. Washington took the early lead.

For a time in the second, the Flyers had a 2-0 margin back to one, but Washington quickly served up a reminder why they are reigning Stanley Cup champions and the Metropolitan Division leaders. Two goals in 65 seconds put Washington in control in a 5-2 win against the Flyers on Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center.