Voracek, like linemate Giroux, growing into superstar

The Flyers pick of Claude Giroux with the 22nd overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft was comical – then GM Bobby Clarke couldn't remember his name. Now it's synonymous with Flyers hockey. From a very early point in the now 27-year-old center's career, you could tell this was a special player and captain material. […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 Jan 2015
All-Star Skills Competition Highlights: Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek

  View image | gettyimages.com With Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek on opposing sides, there was going to be plenty of opportunities to see them take part in the All-Star Skills Competition. Team Foligno dominated the night's events, winning 25-19. But Giroux and Voracek had their share of moments in the night's festivities.

Kevin Durso  •  24 Jan 2015
Flyerdelphia Weekly Round-Up: January 17-23

Every week, you can catch up on all of our stories on Flyerdelphia in our weekly round-up. Here is this week's content from January 17 to 23. ———- Saturday, January 17 The Flyers got mixed results from Kimmo Timonen's tests – One clot clears for Timonen, status remains uncertain Rob Riches provided game coverage of […]

Kevin Durso  •  24 Jan 2015
Voracek selected 3rd by Team Toews, will face Giroux

  View image | gettyimages.com The All-Star festivities are underway and prior to the All-Star Game on Sunday, the two captains had to select their teams. The Flyers sent two representatives in Columbus for the All-Star Game. They will be on opposing sides on Sunday.

Kevin Durso  •  23 Jan 2015
Old-fashioned Donnybrook: Giroux’s OT winner caps fight-filled contest

It was a game that had a little bit of everything and then some, but at the end, it was the Orange and Black in the right place at the right time. A fight-filled second period set the stage for an exciting third period, which led to overtime. On the Flyers second power-play chance of […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Jan 2015
Game 48 Preview: Looking for rebound, Flyers host Penguins

Photo courtesy of Amy Irvin/38Photography With the exception of Saturday's win in Buffalo – an ugly one at that – the Flyers last four games have been as sloppy as they come. After a dominant win over Tampa Bay, the Flyers have sluggishly played their way to losses in three of four games. But Tuesday, […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Jan 2015
Game 47 Preview: Flyers head to Long Island for showdown with the Islanders

  View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Flyers (18-21-7) take on the first place New York Islanders (30-14-1) on Long Island for what has become the annual Martin Luther King Day matinee game. This is the final game for the Flyers at the Nassau Coliseum. Game time is 1:00.

Bill Minchin  •  19 Jan 2015
Game 45 Preview: Flyers look to rebound against Canucks

Claude Giroux looks to get the Flyers back on track Thursday night against the Canucks at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Photo by Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia) Despite a strong sixty minute effort, the Philadelphia Flyers were unable to score last night against the Washington Capitals last night. They look to have a better result tonight at […]

Dain Stiles  •  15 Jan 2015
Game 44 Preview: Zepp in net again as Flyers face Capitals

The Flyers last trip to the ice couldn't have gone any better from an offensive standpoint. A 7-3 win gave the Flyers a winning record in the four straight home games they had following an eight-game road trip. One of those wins came against Wednesday night's opponent. The Flyers make a brief trip away from […]

Kevin Durso  •  14 Jan 2015