PHILADELPHIA – Three straight 2-1 games might be a rarity in the NHL but for a team like the Flyers, such low-scoring, tight-checking outcomes can be a good sign. So while the Flyers have gone […]
When a superstar like Connor McDavid hits town, the defense plan calls for all hands on deck and that might even include the injured Sean Couturier. McDavid took to the ice on Thursday night with […]
Some young athletes dream of one day catching a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl or hitting a home run in the World Series. Runners? The fantasy might be competing in the Summer […]
PHILADELPHIA – Considering the quality of the opponent and the near-flawless way the game was played, this might have been the Flyers’ best performance of the season. They didn’t take a penalty, they kept Connor […]
When a coach is asked to describe a player’s current level of competition — especially at his assigned position — the last words that performer wants to hear are “defensive liability.” So Flyers defenseman Tony […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – The problem with trying to stop NHL leading scorer Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers isn’t hard to figure out. If you put extra coverage on the superstar and his 93 points, […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – It might be a different sport but it’s the same city and that could be why the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl especially resonates with the Flyers. After Wednesday’s […]
PHILADELPHIA – A 10-4-2 streak just before the NHL All-Star break had the Flyers feeling pretty good about themselves but eight days off apparently certainly didn’t help maintain any momentum. That was evident in Monday […]
PHILADELPHIA – As much as any professional team in these parts, the Flyers have almost always relied on the old home-ice advantage to carry them to regular-season success. From their Stanley Cup championship […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – Anytime a long break comes along in the schedule – think Olympics and so forth – there are going to be some good points and some maybe not so good. That’s the […]
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