Voracek: Flyers ‘don’t need to be worried’ about playoffs

Embed from Getty Images   Jake Voracek's return from injury will have to wait at least one more game. The Flyers forward joined the team at practice late on Monday, but completely ruled out a return for Tuesday night's game against Detroit. "Not a chance. I have to get a couple skates in and practice […]

Kevin Durso  •  14 Mar 2016
Tentative date reported for Flyers-Penguins outdoor game

Embed from Getty Images   Most of the dates for the next NHL season won't be known for some time and the Flyers are in the midst of a playoff race, so we don't want to think too far ahead. That said, there is one 2017 game you can start looking forward to and potentially […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 Mar 2016
Flyers well-positioned to make push for wildcard spot

Photo: Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia A few weeks ago, at the start of the six-game homestand that concludes on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, I said the Flyers needed at least nine of a potential 12 points in the six games to still be realistically alive in the playoff race. At minimum, they would need four […]

Kevin Durso  •  07 Mar 2016
In playoff position, Flyers need to stay the course on recent message

Embed from Getty Images   March 7, 2015: that was the day the Flyers playoff hopes really ended. Trying to hold a 2-1 lead in Boston, a late penalty call went against them, and the Bruins scored to tie the game with 15 seconds remaining to force overtime, where Boston would later win. Seconds from […]

Kevin Durso  •  02 Mar 2016
Flyers facing crossroads as season hits crucial point

Embed from Getty Images   They weren't making excuses, but they didn't have answers either. The Flyers couldn't seem to find the reason for their lapses throughout the season, the way a three-game losing streak suddenly follows a three-game win streak. The Flyers are riding one of those three-game streaks right now after winning their […]

Kevin Durso  •  11 Feb 2016
Report: Flyers, Penguins to play outdoor game in 2017

Embed from Getty Images   The Flyers have already participated in two outdoor games in their franchise history, serving as the opponent of the Boston Bruins in the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park and hosting the 2012 Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park. It appears the Flyers next outdoor game is not far away. […]

Kevin Durso  •  06 Feb 2016
Flyers-Islanders postponed due to Winter Storm Jonas

Embed from Getty Images   The NHL and NBA seasons are in full swing and as Winter Storm Jonas moved up the East coast, several games were being cancelled across both leagues, including the Sixers game against the Celtics on Saturday night, which is now on Sunday night at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers can […]

Kevin Durso  •  23 Jan 2016
By the Numbers: Penguins break personal spell against Flyers

 Embed from Getty Images   Game Story The game got off to a bit of a sloppy start, with the team trading turnovers just inside their own bluelines. About halfway through the period the Philadelphia Flyers got a power play, and wasted no time. Brayden Schenn was the first to find the rebound of Shayne […]

Marc Naples  •  22 Jan 2016
Postgame Perspective: Flyers lack typical energy for rival Penguins

The momentum shifted at 19:45 of the first period. The Flyers, who had a 2-0 lead with a pair of power-play goals, watched everything deflate when Ryan White turned the puck over in the Flyers zone and took a slashing penalty. With six seconds left on the power play, at 1:39 of the second period, […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Jan 2016