Month: April 2018
Patrick to first line as Couturier out for Game 4
PHILADELPHIA – With Sean Couturier scratched for Game 4, the Flyers scrambled to adjust their lineup for a game they pretty much had to have. More than 24 hours after the Flyers center was injured […]
New ‘8K Challenge’ running race will add extra excitement to Bucks County Duathlon
Quick, how many 5-mile races in the area can you name? Didn’t think so. Well, from now on, you won’t have to think too hard. The Bucks County Duathlon is proud to announce it is […]
Flyers still searching for ways to stop Crosby
VOORHEES, N.J. — There’s no way around it: If you can’t stop Sidney Crosby, you’re not going to stop the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby lit up the Flyers for his third career playoff hat trick (tying […]
Couturier injured in practice, status unclear for Game 4
VOORHEES, N.J. – It’s one thing to have one of your top players injured by an opponent in game action. It’s quite another when someone like Sean Couturier limps off the ice in practice, as […]
Hakstol: Flyers’ execution with puck must improve
The problem with taking a puckbag full of penalties isn’t only about letting the other team score. It’s about getting so tired from killing power plays that there isn’t much energy left to score goals […]
In this battle of Pa. captains, Crosby owns the higher ground
PHILADELPHIA – The so-called Battle of Pennsylvania is still relatively close, with Pittsburgh holding a 2-1 edge on Philadelphia. The Battle of Pennsylvania captains isn’t. Through three games, Penguins’ “C’’ Sidney Crosby has four goals […]
Flyers surrender three power-play goals in 5-1 loss to Pens
PHILADELPHIA – To think the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins were going to take Friday night’s 5-1 beatdown lightly would be misguided. Too much pride. Too much talent. Too much playoff experience. The […]
Flyers must keep playing with control to maintain momentum
VOORHEES, N.J. – It’s one thing to make history by doing something only three teams had done in 100 years of National Hockey League play. It’s quite another to maintain any sort of momentum from […]
Read just what doctor ordered for Flyers’ ailing penalty kill
VOORHEES, N.J. – When can a fourth-liner become one of your most important players on the ice? When his name is Matt Read and he can add a significant element to your penalty kill. Since […]