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Flyers-Panthers: Postgame Review

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

This was a very different game than the one played between the Flyers and Florida Panthers a month ago. No extra time was needed this time around, as the Flyers saw their recent stretch of winning and gaining points come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Florida.

For the Flyers, it's a game that should serve as a lesson. They did not play well in the second period, certainly not well enough to put any pressure on the opposing goalie through 40 minutes. The 20-minute push in the third was great, but it was too little, too late on this night.

Let's break it down in our Postgame Review.

Panthers Hold Off Flyers Rally to Snap Winning Streak

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

For the second time on the homestand, the Flyers entered the third period down by two goals and had a fairly early response in a bid to make a comeback.

But once they got on the board, they were unable to draw any closer.

The Florida Panthers played spoiler, defeating the Flyers, 2-1, to snap the Flyers three-game winning streak and six-game points streak on Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers-Panthers: Game 18 Preview

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

Two games are down in the five-game homestand for the Flyers and so far, the results have been a smashing success. Two wins over the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks have extended the Flyers winning streak to three games and their points streak to six games.

All of this has happened against Western Conference opponents. For the first time in over two weeks, the Flyers face a team from the Eastern Conference, welcoming the Florida Panthers back to Wells Fargo Center for the second time this season.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Flyers Recent Success Overshadowing Looming Struggles

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By Matt Mastrogiovanni, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

The Philadelphia Flyers are riding high right now. With a 5-0-1 record in their last six games, including Saturday's statement 4-0 victory against Chicago, the team seems to have found their mojo after a rocky start to the season. All things are pointing in the right direction for the Flyers.

However, does it seem too good to be true?

Frese Frame Photo Gallery: Flyers vs. Blackhawks, Nov. 10, 2018

The winning ways continued for the Flyers on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Blackhawks. From Military Appreciation Day on this Veterans Day weekend, to goals from Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier to a shutout win for Brian Elliott, it was a complete game all around for the Flyers.

See the action through the lens of photographer Kate Frese in her Frese Frame photo gallery.

Flyers-Blackhawks: Postgame Review

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

Save the heroics and the drama. This was just a quality win for the Flyers.

The top line took care of the offense, with Sean Couturier scoring twice and Claude Giroux scoring a goal and adding two assists, and Brian Elliott had his best game in net this season. That led the Flyers to a third straight win and fifth in the last six games, continuing their recent surge.

Let's break it down in our Postgame Review.

Couturier Scores 2, Elliott Blanks Blackhawks in Flyers Win

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

On Saturday afternoon at Wells Fargo Center, there was no dramatic comeback needed. Instead, the Flyers were much closer to the 60-minute effort they want to have and got the result for it.

Two goals by Sean Couturier and a 33-save shutout from Brian Elliott powered the Flyers in a 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon.

Flyers-Blackhawks: Game 17 Preview

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

Thursday's game on home ice was the perfect combination of frustrating and entertaining. The Flyers jumped to a 2-0 lead, let it slip away and fell behind 4-2 before a third-period rally and overtime winner from Shayne Gostisbehere gave them a dramatic comeback win.

The Flyers have won four of their last five games with Thursday's heroics, and they will carry that into Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks fired head coach Joel Quenneville earlier this week and lost their fourth straight game on Thursday in Jeremy Colliton's first game behind the bench.

Game time is at 1 p.m.

Frese Frame Photo Gallery: Flyers vs. Coyotes, Nov. 8, 2018

Thursday's game was certainly exciting with the Flyers erasing a 4-2 deficit in the third for a 5-4 overtime win over the Arizona Coyotes, capped by a goal by Shayne Gostisbehere. The Flyers have won four of the last five games as a result. 

See the excitement through the pictures from photographer Kate Frese in her gallery.

Flyers-Coyotes: Postgame Review

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers won three games on the road trip, and you would be hard-pressed to find one that was complete and without some adversity. The Flyers still have their flaws. The only difference is they have been winning.

Those flaws showed up again on Thursday night and nearly cost the Flyers two points. Instead, a frantic rally and another game-winner in overtime from Ghost earned two points in a wild win over the Arizona Coyotes.

Let's break it down in our Postgame Review.