Hockey
Flyers’ new overtime ‘secret weapon’ strikes again
WASHINGTON – In overtime, the Flyers’ Big Three of Claude Giroux, Jake Voracek and Shayne Gostisbehere are supposed to strike fear in the hearts of NHL opponents. Don’t look now, but Philadelphia’s “secret weapon’’ trio […]
Konecny OT winner puts Flyers back in playoff picture
WASHINGTON – Don’t start printing playoff tickets just yet, but at least the Flyers can say they are officially back in the postseason picture. With a 2-1 overtime win over the Capitals on Sunday, the […]
Flyers’ rare fast start key to win over Devils
PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers’ engines usually start slower than your car on one of those zero-degree mornings. In fact, in the first 45 games of the season, the Flyers had led only eight times after […]
Provorov, Gostisbehere at their best against the best
PHILADELPHIA – Stop an opponent’s first line during even-strength play and there’s a good chance you’re going to come away with a win. That was part of the Flyers’ formula for success in their 3-1 […]
Flyers need a steady Neuvirth for playoff push
It’s nice to ride a hot goalie. But that can only take you so far. Heading into Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brian Elliott had started 18 of the Flyers’ previous 19 […]
Lindblom’s progress marked by selection to AHL All-Star Game
Flyers left wing prospect Oskar Lindblom is making good progress, as his selection to the American Hockey League All-Star Game would attest. Lindblom was named to fill in for injured Lehigh Valley Phantoms teammate Danick […]
Flyers’ late rally for OT win makes special night even better
PHILADELPHIA – It was supposed to be a special night, with the Eric Lindros number retirement festivities and all, but the Flyers weren’t responding with their effort through two periods. Then two improbable heroes emerged. […]
Lindros return to Flyer family complete with number retirement
PHILADELPHIA – All’s forgiven. There never was any real contention between fans of the Flyers and Eric Lindros. Rather, the perception was that there was a real conflict between Lindros and Flyers management for the […]