Gaudreau leads Flames past Flyers

  View image | gettyimages.com Scoring struggles have been just one of the inconsistencies that have plagued the Flyers for much of the season, especially of late. Goals were at a premium again on Thursday and again, it was the Flyers having trouble finding the back of the net. Two late goals in the second […]

Kevin Durso  •  19 Mar 2015
Stars strike late, down Flyers

The last two games have been a story of frustration. Things got no better on Tuesday night. Steve Mason stood on his head, keeping the Flyers in the game for most of the night. But with less than seven minutes to play, the Stars were able to solve Mason at last, taking the lead and […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Mar 2015
Flyers rally for 3 in 3rd, beat Blues

The numbers looked bleak as the third period began. The St. Louis Blues had lost just three times when leading after two periods. The Flyers had just two wins when trailing after 40 minutes. With their playoff hopes on life support, points are crucial in every game. The Flyers made the third period count, scoring […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Mar 2015
Flyers moving forward with Hextall’s plan in action

  View image | gettyimages.com When Ron Hextall was introduced as the Flyers new general manager, it was clear from the beginning he had a plan. Of course, there were going to be obstacles along the way. Carry-over contracts from Paul Holmgren's tenure as GM forced Hextall to be creative in the ways he was […]

Kevin Durso  •  04 Mar 2015
Following overnight deal, Flyers remain quiet at deadline

There were plenty of deals to go around on deadline day, and the Flyers certainly kicked off the festivities with an overnight deal sending Braydon Coburn to Tampa Bay for Radko Gudas and two draft picks. But following that deal, and their Friday night deal involving Kimmo Timonen, Ron Hextall and the Flyers remained quiet […]

Kevin Durso  •  02 Mar 2015
Game 59 Preview: Laviolette returns as Flyers host Nashville

  Photo courtesy of Kate Frese The Philadelphia Flyers (24-23-11) welcome their former head coach to the Wells Fargo Center when they host the NHL leading Nashville Predators (39-13-6) this afternoon. This is the second of two meetings between the teams and lone game in Philadelphia. Game time is 1:00. The game is the first […]

Bill Minchin  •  21 Feb 2015
Postgame Perspective: Familiar line comes from latest Flyers loss

As the Flyers did on Saturday, when they extended their winning streak to four games, the Flyers spent most of Thursday night's game against the Islanders clinging to life. Aside from a three-minute stretch at the end of the second period, they succeeded. They even had a chance to win. A 2-0 lead was lost […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Feb 2015
Game 50 Preview: Flyers look to make it four in row as they battle Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers (21-22-7) look to win their fourth straight game and get back to .500 on the season as they play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs (22-24-4) tonight at the Wells Fargo Center. This is the second of three meetings between the two clubs and the lone game in Philadelphia. Game time is 7:00.

Bill Minchin  •  31 Jan 2015
Postgame Perspective: More unlikely heroes contributing for Flyers

As the final horn sounded on Thursday night, the scoreboard showed a 5-2 Flyers victory over the Winnipeg Jets. It marked one of the Flyers more impressive games of the season. In December, the Flyers showed character with a win over the Jets by rallying for two goals in the third and scoring the game-winning […]

Kevin Durso  •  29 Jan 2015