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Matt Mastrogiovanni

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Articles by Matt Mastrogiovanni (37)

Offseason Acquisitions Have Flyers Seeking Redemption

With multiple roster moves throughout the summer, the Flyers are seeking to redeem themselves going into the 2021-22 season.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  22 Sep 2021
Flyers Must Find a ‘Killer Instinct’ to Raise Their Game

After a few rocky days of hockey, the Flyers are lacking some of their talent, but more importantly seem to lack their “killer instinct.” With no fans in the majority of NHL arenas for the time being, the mental side of the game has grown exponentially. It’s up to the players themselves to bring their own motivation day in and day out until each team’s faithful followers can make long-awaited returns to the stands.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  26 Jan 2021
Is There Reason to Worry About Claude Giroux in the Playoffs?

The Flyers’ depth this season has thus far proved that without Claude Giroux scoring, the team can still get the job done.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  12 Aug 2020
Honoring ‘Enforcers’ On and Off the Ice

To honor the theme of National Police Week, it’s time to take a look back at some of the most prolific “law” enforcement “officers” to don the Philadelphia Flyers crest.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  15 May 2020
Flyers’ Recent Success Exemplifies Turnaround from Past Season

With the Flyers on a six-game winning streak and in second place in the heavyweight Metropolitan Division, it feels like night and day compared to just a year ago.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  03 Mar 2020
Most Marvelous Mustaches in Flyers History

In the National Hockey League, whether it be Movember or not, many marvelous mustaches have come and gone throughout the years. As the Flyers are in the midst of the current season, it’s time to take a look back at some of the most iconic “mo’s” in franchise history.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  13 Nov 2019
Flyers’ Usual Pitfalls Must Be Remedied Prior to Season’s Start

In Monday’s 4-3 loss to Lausanne HC in Switzerland, the supposed “new look” Flyers suffered from the same old pitfalls that have plagued them last season and for many years prior.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  02 Oct 2019
Flyers’ Recent Transactions Show Team’s Willingness to Improve

It’s been a busy week for Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher and there may be more to come, but the latest moves to the team’s roster have already shown the immediate willingness to improve the on-ice product.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  20 Jun 2019
Flyers Can Take Solace In Winning Season Series Against Pittsburgh

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.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  19 Mar 2019
2019 Stadium Series Preview: Memorable Moments from Flyers-Penguins Rivalry

As another installment of the always entertaining “Battle of Pennsylvania” approaches between the Flyers and Penguins in the 2019 Stadium Series, let’s take a look back at some of the most notable happenings throughout the history of this bitter rivalry.

Matt Mastrogiovanni  •  22 Feb 2019