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Carter Hart Proving He Fits Right In at NHL Level

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

When Carter Hart received the call to the NHL in mid-December, the question was if he was ready for the big stage, especially with a team suspect on defense in front of him.

He won his first two starts, in large part to the best defensive efforts the Flyers had displayed all season. Since then, Hart has made 10 more starts. Sure, he’s allowed some goals he would like back and displayed his worst on one occasion, but the results so far has been as promising as it gets.

For a change, the Flyers 6-5-1 record since Hart’s call-up has nothing to do with goaltending. He’s been a big reason for the six wins since.

Make no mistake about it, Carter Hart has all the makings of an NHL goalie at 20 years old, and the numbers are backing it up.

Flyers-Canadiens: Game 48 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

One more game remains before the Flyers head into the bye week and the All-Star break. They enter looking for their second three-game winning streak this season.

The Flyers have won three of their last four games since snapping an eight-game losing streak last Thursday. They face the Montreal Canadiens, a team locked in a battle for one of the top three spots in the Atlantic Division.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Flyers Likely to Trade Dale Weise

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

Friday’s practice featured a notable absence for the Flyers. Dale Weise was not on the ice.

Weise was placed on waivers on Tuesday and cleared on Wednesday, but is still listed on the active roster. By virtue of simply being on the active roster, Weise should have been on the ice.

The situation got worse when interim head coach Scott Gordon said that Weise would also not be traveling with the team to Montreal for Saturday night’s game. Weise has apparently been told to stay home as the Flyers try to work out a trade for the veteran forward, a report confirmed by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Boruk.

Flyers Practice Update: Injury Updates, Stolarz, Weise

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers practiced on Friday before leaving for Montreal to play their final game before the bye week and All-Star break. During the practice, GM Chuck Fletcher provided updates on four injured Flyers.

Flyers-Bruins: Game 47 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers were back in the win column in a big way on Monday with a 7-4 defeat of the Minnesota Wild.

A stretch that saw six of eight games played on home ice comes to an end on Wednesday night for the Flyers. Their opponent is the Boston Bruins, a team riding a hot streak, yet sitting in third in the Atlantic behind Toronto and Tampa Bay.

Game time is at 7:30 p.m.

Flyers Place F Dale Weise on Waivers

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

Chuck Fletcher started making roster decisions last Friday by dealing Jordan Weal to Arizona for a minor-league defenseman and a draft pick. On Monday, another member of the Flyers bottom six was in the news.

The Flyers have placed forward Dale Weise on waivers, GM Chuck Fletcher announced on Tuesday.

 

Flyers-Wild: Postgame Review

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

For so many games this season, it was about the offense not providing support for the Flyers. In this game, there was as much offense as the team has seen all season.

Behind big efforts from three forwards that have not performed as hoped this season, the Flyers made a statement with a win over the Wild that they will not roll over easily, despite what the standings show.

More in our Postgame Review.

JVR Nets Hat Trick in Flyers Wild Win Over Minnesota

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

It had been nine games since the Flyers scored more than three goals in a game. They bested that number with their highest goal total since the fourth game of the season.

James van Riemsdyk scored a hat trick, while Nolan Patrick and Wayne Simmonds each had a pair of goals to give the Flyers a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers-Wild: Game 46 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers snapped an eight-game losing streak on Thursday and returned right back to the loss column on Saturday in New Jersey, falling 3-2. But don't be fooled by the score. The Flyers really were not very involved in the game and a meaningless goal with two seconds left made the final score appear much closer.

The Minnesota Wild have been clinging to a playoff spot among a mass of Western Conference teams that are hovering around the wildcard. They are the Flyers next opponent as the season continues on.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Flyers-Devils: Game 45 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The losing streak finally came to an end on Thursday night. With a sense of relief, the Flyers look to string together back-to-back wins for the first time since Dec. 18 and 20.

Saturday's opponent is the New Jersey Devils, a team that has also slipped in the standings.

Game time is at 1 p.m.