Flyers Should Want to Face Capitals in Playoffs

Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals gave the hockey world a taste of what their potential playoff series would be like. In short, an exciting bout that mixes a goaltending duel and defensive struggle with some hard-hitting action and a few cheap shots to boot. Not only did Wednesday's win prove […]

Dan Heaning  •  01 Apr 2016
Rare NHL History made with Flyers win on Wednesday

Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia The Flyers win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday made history. No, it was not because the Flyers actually won a shootout — the Orange and Black are 3-8 this season in that department.  By even getting the game to overtime, the Flyers had earned a point that eliminated the Ottawa Senators from playoff […]

Kevin Durso  •  31 Mar 2016
Playoffs or not, Dave Hakstol delivered on challenge

Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia When the season started six months ago, nobody was really sure what to expect out of Dave Hakstol. The newest head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers was no established presence in the NHL. He was a college icon getting the call to the bigs. To this point, surpassing last year's total of 33 wins […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Mar 2016
Flyers-Jets: Game 75 Preview

Philadelphia welcomes Winnipeg with hopes of staying in playoff position (Photo courtesy of Kate Frese/Kate Frese Photography) The Philadelphia Flyers (36-25-13) return home to the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night for a tilt with the Winnipeg Jets (31-38-6). This is the second of two meetings between the clubs and the lone match up in Philadelphia. Game time […]

Bill Minchin  •  28 Mar 2016
Flyers have no answer for Penguins

(Photo courtesy of Kate Frese/ Kate Frese Photography) Pittsburgh went almost two full seasons without defeating the Flyers prior to this season. So far they are two for two. The Penguins unleashed 35 shots, scored four goals by four different goal scorers and defeated the Flyers 4-1 on Saturday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center.  […]

Bill Minchin  •  19 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
Flyers-Blackhawks: Game 69 Preview

Flyers look to continue their march to the postseason as they visit Chicago     Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese   The Philadelphia Flyers (33-23-12) try to build on last night's 4-3 win over Detroit when they head to the Madhouse on Madison to play Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks (41-23-6). The Flyers enter tonight just one back of Detroit for […]

Bill Minchin  •  16 Mar 2016
Flyers-Red Wings: Game 68 Preview

      Flyers host Red Wings in a must win game for both Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese   The Philadelphia Flyers (32-23-12) begin the most important week of the 2015-16 season tonight when they welcome Henrik Zetterberg and the Detroit Red Wings (34-24-11) to the Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers enter tonight just three points back […]

Bill Minchin  •  15 Mar 2016
Flyers-Panthers: Game 67 Preview

Florida trip concludes as Flyers meet Panthers Photo: Kate Frese/Flyerdelphia The Flyers first Florida trip, which opened the season in October, was a total disaster, ending with an embarrassing 7-1 loss at the hands of the Panthers. Two nights later, in the Flyers home opener, a 1-0 win was the first of now 32 wins […]

Kevin Durso  •  12 Mar 2016