Flyers-Capitals: Game 76 Preview

Potential playoff preview comes to Philly as Flyers host Capitals  Embed from Getty Images   With just seven games to go in the regular season for the Philadelphia Flyers (37-25-13), the first of five remaining games against contending teams comes against the beast of the East and the NHL's best. The Washington Capitals (54-16-5) have already […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Mar 2016
Giroux nets game-winner as Flyers top Jets in OT

Embed from Getty Images   Seconds away from the dreaded shootout, the dynamic duo stepped in and sealed a crucial two points. Shayne Gostisbehere's diving poke check in the slot slid a loose puck to Claude Giroux, who beat Ondrej Pavelec to give the Flyers a 3-2 win in overtime over the Winnipeg Jets on […]

Kevin Durso  •  28 Mar 2016
Flyers-Coyotes: Postgame Perspective

Flyers loss is more about long-term implications than short-term setback The singular standout moment in the Flyers 2-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes is the second goal for Arizona. It came with 0.5 seconds remaining in the second period. Steve Mason took contact in the crease, the result of a jousting match between Max Domi and […]

Kevin Durso  •  27 Mar 2016
Flyers-Avalanche: Game 73 Preview

Needing response from Tuesday collapse, Flyers take on Avalanche Embed from Getty Images   There was no more disheartening loss than the Flyers defeat on Tuesday at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets. That said, the loss was deserved, as the end result reflected the play on the ice. Even so, being 1:04 from […]

Kevin Durso  •  24 Mar 2016
Flyers collapse in final minute, fall in shootout to Blue Jackets

One minute, four seconds. It's a long time in any sport. The Flyers learned just how long on Tuesday night. Leading 2-0 with under two minutes to play and a power play, the Flyers looked like they were smooth sailing to a victory. The Columbus Blue Jackets, a thorn in the Flyers side in recent […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Mar 2016
Flyers-Blue Jackets: Game 72 Preview

Flyers close another back-to-back in Columbus Embed from Getty Images   Back on the road, the Flyers avenged a weekend that wasn't in their favor with a win that pushed them back into the thick of the playoff race. Now one point back of the final playoff spot, the Flyers have a chance to take […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Mar 2016
Dropped into playoff race, Stolarz must be ready to answer call

Embed from Getty Images   The Flyers are three points behind the Detroit Red Wings in a final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Even with two games in hand, it will not be easy. In dire straits, every games counts in this four-game road trip. At this crucial time in the Flyers schedule, the […]

Denise Mroz  •  21 Mar 2016
Flyers-Penguins: Game 70 Preview

The battle of PA resumes in Philly   (Photo courtesy of Kate Frese/Kate Frese Photography)   The Philadelphia Flyers (34-23-12) look to make it three in a row on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-24-8) to the Wells Fargo Center. Game time is 1:00.   This is the second of four […]

Bill Minchin  •  19 Mar 2016
With return nearing, who does Jake Voracek replace in lineup?

Photo: Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia Jake Voracek is almost back. It seems like a certainty that the Czech winger will return for the Flyers critical Saturday matchup with their bitter rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Voracek’s reappearance, this leaves head coach Dave Hakstol with a very interesting choice. Who will he take out to fit in his star […]

Dan Heaning  •  18 Mar 2016