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Andrew McGuinness

Andrew McGuinness is a credentialed writer on The Hockey Writers' Philadelphia Flyers team. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he worked as sports editor of student-run newspaper The Observer and as a broadcaster for Fighting Irish Media and student radio WVFI. His writing has also appeared on Daily Faceoff through a mentorship program with the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Flyers’ Sam Ersson Running Out of Time to Turn Things Around

Andrew McGuinness | January 16, 2026

Two years ago, Sam Ersson‘s NHL trajectory dramatically changed. On Jan. 23, 2024, Carter Hart left the Philadelphia Flyers on an indefinite leave of absence that was quickly revealed to…

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Struggles Against Lightning Show How Far They Have to Go

Andrew McGuinness | January 13, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers are coming off consecutive home losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and their struggles started before the opening face-off in their first meeting on Saturday. With a…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Kucherov’s Quick Start Helps Lightning Blow Out Flyers

Andrew McGuinness | January 10, 2026

Entering Saturday, no team had been as deadly offensively to start 2026 as the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts scored 16 goals in their first three games of the calendar…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning

Flyers’ Dvorak Must Excel in Little Things to Justify New Deal

Andrew McGuinness | January 9, 2026

There was a lot to take in at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Flyers hosted the Anaheim Ducks. There was the unwelcome presence of Cutter Gauthier,…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Laughton Propels Maple Leafs to Comeback in Philadelphia

Andrew McGuinness | January 8, 2026

For the second straight game, the Philadelphia Flyers hosted a former player in the organization. That was the only similarity between the reception of Cutter Gauthier, a former prospect who…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Zegras One-Ups Gauthier As Flyers Blitz Ducks, 5-2

Andrew McGuinness | January 6, 2026

A few years ago, a Tuesday night game between the Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers would’ve hardly registered on the NHL radar. But two big trades 18 months apart have…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Should Tread Carefully With Potential Christian Dvorak Extension

Andrew McGuinness | January 1, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Brière has received a lot of credit for his work during the offseason, especially after trading for Trevor Zegras (who could become the first Flyer…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Making the 2026 Playoffs Would Be for the Best

Andrew McGuinness | December 22, 2025

At the start of this decade, the Philadelphia Flyers were a model of consistency when it came to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Other than a five-year skid from 1990-94,…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Special Teams Slumping After Strong Start

Andrew McGuinness | December 13, 2025

Two years ago, when the Philadelphia Flyers made a surprise playoff push that kept them alive until their final game, their penalty kill was a huge reason why. Termed a…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Golden Knights Win After Regulation Again, Besting Flyers

Andrew McGuinness | December 11, 2025

For most, the holiday season is defined by snowy forecasts and frantic gift shopping. For the Vegas Golden Knights, it has been defined by close games. Vegas has played eight…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights

Flyers’ Ability to Play With a Lead Is Critical to Their Success

Andrew McGuinness | December 9, 2025

On Sunday afternoon, against the NHL’s foremost juggernaut, the Colorado Avalanche, the Philadelphia Flyers did something they rarely do. Sean Couturier’s goal just 2:09 into the start of the game…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Crosby, Power Play Lead Penguins Over Flyers

Andrew McGuinness | December 1, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers entered Monday night on opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. The Penguins were embarrassed in a five-goal loss on home ice on Saturday against…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins
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