This Week in Flyers History: Week ending April 12

April 6, 1968 After the NHL expanded its league from six teams to twelve in the 1967-68 season, all six expansion teams were placed in the "West" Division. With the Flyers finishing first and the St. Louis Blues finishing third, they faced off in a Quarterfinal Round, best-of-seven series. Although it took two days later […]

Mike Watson  •  12 Apr 2015
Photo Gallery: Flyers vs. Senators, April 11, 2015

Click here to view our photographer Kate Frese's photos from today's game against the Senators. 

Kate Frese  •  11 Apr 2015
Manning signs 1-year, NHL deal with Flyers

Brandon Manning is now officially a Flyer. For three seasons, the defenseman got a taste of the NHL level on various call-ups. Manning has played 10 games with the Flyers this season, including the last six, and has done enough to earn a spot in the future. The 24-year-old signed a one-year, NHL-only deal with […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Apr 2015
Strong seasons for Mason, Voracek nearly complete

There are just two games remaining in the Flyers season. Prior to the final one on Saturday, when the Flyers host the Ottawa Senators, the team will present their annual awards. The Bobby Clarke Award is given to the team's most valuable player for the season. The race is probably already over. But throughout the […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 Apr 2015
Flyers play host to Tavares, Islanders

Brayden Schenn takes a shot on Jaroslav Halak. Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese The Philadelphia Flyers (32-29-18) have just three games remaining on their 2014-15 season. They will play the first of those final three tonight as they welcome John Tavares, Kyle Okposo and the rest of the  New York Islanders (46-27-6) to the Wells […]

Bill Minchin  •  07 Apr 2015
Between the Pipes-04/07/2015-Flyers host Isles as the season winds down

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.   At least we have a goalie Steve Mason had a very good year and the Flyers were unable to take advantage of it: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [The Hockey Writers- Matt Brauckmann] [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] Flyers-Isles preview A preview of […]

Dain Stiles  •  07 Apr 2015
Postgame Perspective: Different role for Flyers in another win over Penguins

If the Flyers don't win another game this season, and fade away as a disappointing season, at least they will have Sunday's game against the Penguins to hang their hat on. The Flyers completed a season sweep of the Penguins with wins on Wednesday and Sunday, both by a score of 4-1. Sunday's game, the […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Apr 2015
Flyers storm past Penguins, complete season sweep

Every time the Penguins fired a shot, Steve Mason was there to answer the call. Through 22 first-period shots, Mason made 21 saves, easily keeping the Flyers in the game. One save stood out, a glove save on Craig Adams robbing him on a rebound chance. It was arguably Mason's best save of the season. […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Apr 2015
Game 78 Preview: One final Battle of PA against Penguins for Flyers

  The Battle of Pennsylvania, as it is affectionately known, has never failed to offer entertaining hockey no matter what the standings say.   For the Flyers, Sunday's final edition of the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2014-15 season is for pride, just as it was last Wednesday in a 4-1 win in Pittsburgh.   […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Apr 2015