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Mike Watson

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Flyers at 50: Darryl Sittler’s 1,000th Point

January 20, 1983 On this day, future Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler recorded his 1,000th career point in the NHL as member of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Mike Watson  •  22 Jan 2017
Flyers at 50: Flyer Greats Traded

To have a little fun and quiz our loyal and knowledgeable fans of the Flyers and Flyerdelphia, these 10 Flyer greats who either played or were honored at the Alumni Game were traded by the Flyers at some point. Match the team they were traded away to. The answers will be posted here after the Flyers-Capitals game later today.

Mike Watson  •  15 Jan 2017
Flyers at 50: Game 28 of “The Streak”

In one of the more intense 1-1 games in team history, the Philadelphia Flyers would come back to tie the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Spectrum. The Flyers would salvage the tie and extend their streak of 28 games without a loss. That would tie the existing record, held by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1977-78 season.

Mike Watson  •  18 Dec 2016
Flyers at 50: Kate Smith and God Bless America

On this day, the Flyers first used Kate Smith’s “God Bless America” in place of the “Star-Spangled Banner” before games. The new-found tradition proved to be a staple of Flyers history over the years.

Mike Watson  •  11 Dec 2016
Flyers at 50: Flyers Swap Ragnarsson for McGillis

In a swap of tough rugged defenseman, the Philadelphia Flyers sent Dan McGillis to the San Jose Sharks for Marcus Ragnarsson.

Mike Watson  •  04 Dec 2016
Flyers at 50: John LeClair’s 4-Goal Night

In a dominate performance down in South Philadelphia, John LeClair and the Philadelphia Flyers dismantled the Vancouver Canucks, 6-2. It was quite a game for LeClair, who netted four goals including three in the final frame.

Mike Watson  •  27 Nov 2016
Flyers at 50: A Team Record for Wins

With a 5-4 overtime win against the New York Islanders at the Spectrum, The Philadelphia Flyers won their 13th consecutive game — with no ties — a team record.

Mike Watson  •  20 Nov 2016
Flyers at 50: Murray Craven’s 1st Career Hat Trick

On this night in 1986, the Flyers would defeat the Red Wings at the Spectrum in a barn burner, 7-5. Murray Craven would shine, recording his first career hat trick as a Flyer against his old club.

Mike Watson  •  13 Nov 2016
Flyers at 50: The Legend of Robbie Moore

In the 1978-79 season, the Flyers were left scrambling after the tragic eye injury to Bernie Parent. Robbie Moore made his Flyers’ debut in a call-up from the Maine Mariners (AHL) on March 6, 1979, recording a shutout, stopping all 22 shots in a 5-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Mike Watson  •  06 Nov 2016
Flyers at 50: Tim Kerr’s 1st 4-Goal Game

This Flyers at 50 looks back at October 25, 1984, when Tim Kerr had his first four-goal game.

Mike Watson  •  30 Oct 2016