Postgame Perspective: Mason returns with stellar performance

Embed from Getty Images   Steve Mason had to wait three games for his next opportunity. The last game before that was one to forget: three goals allowed on 10 shots to the New York Islanders. Mason had to wait nine days to get back between the pipes, and in his first start since, he […]

Kevin Durso  •  17 Dec 2015
Is Claude Giroux the NHL’s most underrated player?

In a key Thursday night win in St. Louis, Claude Giroux's 11th goal of the season had some added flare. And why not? It not only gave the Flyers a 3-1 lead, but completed a checklist of goal scoring against the rest of the NHL. Giroux has at least one goal against every other team […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Dec 2015
By the numbers: Voracek and Ghost lead Flyers over Hurricanes

  Embed from Getty Images   With the Philadelphia Flyers finally getting a few days between games, most of the talk was about the line shuffling. If the team was lost in those idle thoughts, they were quickly jerked back to reality when Jeff Skinner and the Carolina Hurricanes scored a goal in the first […]

Marc Naples  •  16 Dec 2015
Postgame Perspective: A familiar scene for Gostisbehere, Flyers

Embed from Getty Images   When it comes to playing the Carolina Hurricanes, Shayne Gostisbehere has his share of moments. The 22-year-old defenseman made an instant impact in his season debut with a nifty move and great shot that was all part of an assist on the game-tying goal. That was on Nov. 13. 10 […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Dec 2015
Gostisbehere nets another OT winner as Flyers beat Hurricanes

Embed from Getty Images   The legend of Shayne Gostisbehere continues to grow.  The rookie defenseman was called up to make his season debut in Carolina on Nov. 13. He assisted on the game-tying goal. On Nov. 23, against the Hurricanes again, Gostisbehere scored the overtime winner on the power play. On Tuesday night, the […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Dec 2015
Intermission Update: Flyers come out flat against Hurricanes

  1 2 3 T Hurricanes 1 1   2 Flyers 0 3    3 Instant Analysis An uneventful period in terms of shots and scoring chances, but a period that was really dominated by the Hurricanes. There isn't much good to say for the Flyers. Jeff Skinner's goal was one Michal Neuvirth would probably […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Dec 2015
Game 31 Preview: Voracek gets new linemates, Flyers host Hurricanes again

Jake Voracek is still stuck on one goal. So Dave Hakstol, having two days off, decided to shuffle the lines again. The top line remains in tact, but the rest got a new look as the Flyers get ready to come home after playing three straight games on the road. For the third time in […]

Kevin Durso  •  15 Dec 2015
‘Tis the Season To Keep Winning

The record doesn't always reflect the performance, but make no mistake about it, the Flyers are playing better of late. This time of the year brings tidings of joy, and with it the thrill of the Flyers recent performance. Every player on the team has stepped up their game. The energy of the last few games […]

Denise Mroz  •  14 Dec 2015
Fan Files: 5 gifts of Flyers Christmas

Embed from Getty Images   It's time for another edition of Fan Files, checking in with our Flyers fan writers to see what their thoughts are on the current season from a fan's perspective. This week, we check in with FlyerRob, as he gives us his five gifts of Flyers Christmas.

Flyerdelphia Staff  •  12 Dec 2015