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Flyers rookie Tyrell Goulbourne explains the effort it takes to jump from AHL to NHL.

January 13, 2018 Wayne Fish

No. 2 draft pick Patrick not out to prove anything vs. No. 1 Hischier

January 12, 2018 Wayne Fish

VOORHEES – A first meeting between the top two picks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft might, in most cases, figure to be a contentious one. But when Nolan Patrick, the Flyers center who was […]

Couturier focused on winning, not All-Star snub

January 12, 2018 Wayne Fish

VOORHEES, N.J. – Sean Couturier is having too much success in games that count than worry about playing in an exhibition All-Star game that doesn’t. So there were no sour grapes when the media strode […]

Giroux named All-Star for fifth time in career

January 10, 2018 Wayne Fish

For Claude Giroux, it’s getting to be a habit and a good one at that. On Wednesday, Giroux was named to the NHL All-Star Game for the third time in the last four years and […]

Brakes off, Flyers roar into break full speed ahead

January 7, 2018 Wayne Fish

PHILADELPHIA – Shayne Gostisbehere is known mostly for his offensive skills but now he’s even making headlines with his defense. It was there for all to see on Sunday when Gostisbehere executed a steal, leading […]

Neuvirth finally gets his turn and makes the most of it

January 7, 2018 Wayne Fish

PHILADELPHIA – The late Freddy Shero once started Bernie Parent in goal 37 straight games. Then he went to Bobby Taylor. When reporters asked him why he gave Taylor the start, Shero shrugged and said, […]

Captain Giroux taking charge again

January 6, 2018 Wayne Fish

PHILADELPHIA – A healthy Claude Giroux is a confident Claude Giroux. And a confident Giroux is right back among the NHL’s elite scorers. Another three-point game by Giroux in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the St. […]

Flyers finish first half with a flourish

January 6, 2018 Wayne Fish

PHILADELPHIA – At the season’s halfway point, it’s too bad for the Flyers their bye week is coming up. They’re just starting to return to the form which won them six straight games last month. […]

GM Ron Hextall talks about rookie Tyrell Goulbourne

January 6, 2018 Wayne Fish

First-half MVP Elliott tops Flyers’ report card

January 6, 2018 Wayne Fish

Usually it takes a little deep thinking to name a first-half Flyers’ MVP. Not this year. It’s not even close. Goaltender Brian Elliott basically has kept the Flyers somewhat afloat, even if they’re scrambling to […]