Philadelphia Flyers News & Opinion

Flyers Top Islanders to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

The Canadian Press | March 10, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist, helping the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
Ryan Hartman, Sean Couturier, Nolan Patrick and Travis Konecny also scored for Philadelphia. Bria…

Capitals Beat Flyers – Ovechkin & Backstrom Lead the Way

The Canadian Press | March 7, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom each had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 Wednesday night to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Brett Connolly, Tom W…

Flyers Have Difficult Decisions With Expansion Looming

Ryan Hodge | March 6, 2019

It’s been nearly two years since owner Bill Foley and general manager George McPhee gouged the rest of the NHL and assembled the eventual Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights.…

Flyers Help Knock Islanders out of 1st Place in Metro

The Canadian Press | March 4, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brian Elliott stopped 29 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers beat New York 4-1 Sunday, helping knock the Islanders out of first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Scott Laughton and Sean Couturier each s…

Blue Jackets Beat Flyers – Jones Scores OT Winner

The Canadian Press | March 1, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seth Jones scored 4:27 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
As the back-and-forth extra period wound down, Artemi Panarin wove his way through the defence and fed Jones, who kn…

Flyers Beat Sabres – Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

The Canadian Press | February 27, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Jake Voracek, James van Riemsdyk and Claude Giroux each scored to keep the Philadelphia Flyers’ tenuous playoff prospects alive in a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia’s win capped an emotional 72 hours for th…

Flyers Trade Simmonds to Predators

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 25, 2019

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Wayne Simmonds to the Nashville Predators for Ryan Hartman and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2020, according to Pierre LeBrun. The pick becomes a…

Flyers Complete Rally Over Penguins With Giroux OT Winner

The Canadian Press | February 24, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux scored 1:59 into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers scored three straight goals in the rain to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on a soggy Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Flyers and Penguins took one of the…

Analyzing Wayne Simmonds’ Value

R. Black | February 22, 2019

Wayne Simmonds is one of the most-discussed players leading into the NHL’s Monday Trade Deadline. The lanky winger has been a Philadelphia Flyers stalwart for the last eight seasons, but…

Flyers’ Stadium Series: 5 Things to Watch For

Matthew Mastrogiovanni | February 22, 2019

Throughout the years, the National Hockey League’s outdoor games have provided spectacles unlike any other. Tomorrow night will be no different. At Lincoln Financial Field, the usual home of the…

Canadiens Down Flyers – Gallagher Gets 1st Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | February 22, 2019

MONTREAL — Brendan Gallagher scored his first career hat trick to give the Montreal Canadiens a convincing 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Tomas Tatar also scored for the Canadiens (33-21-7), wh…

NHL News & Notes: Gudas, Neal & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 20, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, Radko Gudas has been suspended by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, James Neal is considered week-to-week and Robert Hagg has been fined by the…