PHILADELPHIA – It turns out eight was enough, at least to move closer to first place in the highly contested Metropolitan Division. The Flyers ran their season-high winning streak to eight games […]
PHILADELPHIA – As bad as the news was about James van Riemsdyk’s fractured right index finger, the Flyers could at least take solace knowing they have a competent replacement at the ready. Coach […]
WASHINGTON – While the standings say the Flyers are still a point behind the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals, both teams know who the boss is right now. After Wednesday night’s 5-2 win at Capital One Arena, […]
WASHINGTON – When Alain Vigneault won his first Jack Adams Trophy for NHL coach of the year back in 2007, he was still somewhat of an unproven commodity. But since that magic year […]
VOORHEES – It’s not quite a battle for first place but it’s close enough that there won’t be a lot of the usual chirping during stoppages of play. Wednesday night’s Flyers-Capitals game in […]
NEW YORK – Another sign the Flyers are making themselves into a serious contender was the way they jumped on top of the New York Rangers early on Sunday and then held on for a […]
NEW YORK – Carter Hart insists he prepares the same way for a game in New York (or Philadelphia) as he does in Prague. If that’s not making a point by using a big chunk […]
VOORHEES – The Stanley Cup playoffs aren’t scheduled to start for another six weeks or so but if you’re looking for postseason atmosphere, just watch the Flyers play the Rangers on Sunday, 12 noon (NBC), […]
PHILADELPHIA – There were times in recent years when Claude Giroux might have thought of himself as not only captain of the Flyers but the ultimate go-to guy. A few years ago, he even scored […]
PHILADELPHIA – What a difference a year makes. Last year, at this point in the season, the Flyers were stumbling toward oblivion, a downward journey which would end with a .500 record and a fourth […]
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