Postgame Perspective: Gutsy 3rd keeps Flyers playoff push alive

When the regular season ends, if the Flyers are somehow still playing and one of 16 teams in the playoffs, it is games like the one on Thursday that you can point to as the reason. The Flyers faced the daunting task of playing from behind on the St. Louis Blues. The Blues entered the […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 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
Game 65 Preview: Flyers close homestand by hosting Blues

  View image | gettyimages.com As the Flyers continue to push for a playoff spot, the schedule gets increasingly more difficult as they play eight of the next 11 games against Western Conference teams, many of which are securely in the playoff picture. Thursday continues that stretch as the St. Louis Blues come to town […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Mar 2015
Around the NHL: Blues streaking, Evander Kane and more

Is there a hotter team in the NHL right now than St. Louis? The Blues have won seven straight games and 12 of their last 13 to pull even with the Nashville Predators for first place in the Central Division. Their 72 points is good for a second place tie, two points behind Anaheim, for […]

Bill Minchin  •  06 Feb 2015
Around the NHL: Brodeur says goodbye, Mike Richards and more

It was the end of an era yesterday as longtime Devils goalie Martin Brodeur officially announced his retirement. Brodeur spent 21 seasons in New Jersey. He won three Stanley Cups, four Vezina trophies, and five Jennings trophies. He is the all time NHL leader in wins and shutouts. He will assume a role as a […]

Bill Minchin  •  30 Jan 2015
Around the NHL: Sharp to miss a month, Ashton suspension and more

  #458312194 / gettyimages.com The injury bug continues to run through the NHL during the early portion of the 2014-2015 season.  Chicago forward Patrick Sharp is expected to miss at least a month after sustaining a lower body injury during Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Canadiens.

Bill Minchin  •  07 Nov 2014
Around the NHL: One month in the books

  #458123750 / gettyimages.com In today's piece we will take a look the first month of the NHL season.  There have been some hot starts by teams and individual players. There have also been some poor starts by others.  First up will be team statistics through the first month.

Bill Minchin  •  03 Nov 2014
Around the NHL: Banged up Blues, Moore suspension, Gordie

  #57396139 / gettyimages.com     As if losing prized free agent Paul Stasny to a shoulder injury wasn't enough, the St. Louis Blues found out two more of their top forwards will be joining him on the injury report. Capatain David Backes and T.J Oshie both suffered concussions in Tuesday's game against the Stars. […]

Bill Minchin  •  31 Oct 2014
Around the NHL: Ducks flying high, Hasek to be honored and more

Anaheim Goalie Frederik Anderson makes a save against the Flyers.  (Photo by Amy Irvin/38Photography) Since losing their opener to the Penguins, the Anaheim Ducks are about as red hot as a team can be.  Led by goaltender Frederik Anderson and right winger Corey Perry, the Ducks have won six in a row to move to […]

Bill Minchin  •  24 Oct 2014