Philadelphia Flyers News & Opinion

Hurricanes Have Big 2nd to Top Struggling Flyers

The Canadian Press | January 4, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Dougie Hamilton, Justin Williams and Teuvo Teravainen scored second-period goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the woeful Philadelphia Flyers, 5-3 on Thursday night.
The Flyers fired coach Dave Hakstol and general manager Ron Hext…

Predators Slam Slumping Flyers – Saros Earns Shutout

The Canadian Press | January 2, 2019

NASHVILLE — Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Juuse Saros made 32 saves and the Nashville Predators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 Tuesday.
Craig Smith and Rocco Grimaldi also scored for Nashville, which has won two straight.
Michal Neuvirth made 26…

Hurricanes Handle Flyers – McElhinney Gets the Win

The Canadian Press | January 1, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Lucas Wallmark, Jordan Martinook and Andrei Svechnikov scored and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 Monday night.
Curtis McElhinney stopped 22 shots as the Hurricanes won for the second time in six games.
Caro…

Flyers Showing Signs of Life in Midst of Struggles

Matthew Mastrogiovanni | December 31, 2018

As the halfway point of the National Hockey League season approaches, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves in a tough spot. A tumultuous stretch of play led to big changes within…

Panthers Rally Late to Beat Flyers

The Canadian Press | December 30, 2018

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jonathan Huberdeau scored with 1:06 left to cap a third-period rally and lift the Florida Panthers over the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday night.
Huberdeau scored his 10th goal by finishing a pass from Aleksander Barkov after Mike …

Lightning Zap Flyers on Killorn’s OT Winner

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Killorn scored 18 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning, after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period, extended their point streak to 13 games Thursday night with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Steven Stam…

NHL Rumors: Quick, Marner, Oilers, Devils, More

Jim Parsons | December 24, 2018

In today’s NHL rumors (the Christmas Eve Edition), there are updates on the Flyers search for a goaltender, which apparently includes Jonathan Quick. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs are chatting with…

Flyers Beat Rangers in Shootout on Patrick’s Goal

The Canadian Press | December 24, 2018

NEW YORK — Nolan Patrick scored the lone goal in a shootout that lasted four rounds and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the scuffling New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night.
Michael Raffl and Wayne Simmonds scored in regulation, and Michael Neuvirth made 32…

Blue Jackets Sneak Past Flyers – Atkinson Scores Twice

The Canadian Press | December 22, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Cam Atkinson scored two goals and Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Zach Werenski also scored and Pierre-Luc Dubois added three assists …

NHL Rumors: Hart, Russell and Quick Hits by Friedman

Jim Parsons | December 21, 2018

In today’s rumor rundown Elliotte Friedman provided some quick hits on a variety of rumors around the NHL. The Oilers are starting to worry about their blue line being decimated…

Flyers Past Predators – Hart Shines in 2nd Start

The Canadian Press | December 21, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Carter Hart made 31 saves for his second straight win in his second NHL start, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Thursday night.
Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek scored for the Flyers, who won their second st…

Flyers Top Red Wings – Hart & Gordon Win in NHL Debuts

The Canadian Press | December 19, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Carter Hart made 22 saves in his NHL debut and Shayne Gostisbehere and James van Riemsdyk each had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night and made interim coach Scott Gordon a …