Posts About "Brian Elliott"
Flyers' Top Individual Performances From 2019-20 Season
May 2nd, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers might not have another game this season. That would be especially disappointing given how well the team had been playing. Unsurprisingly, there was no shortage of strong individual Flyer performances in such a strong season. While, we await the future of this season, let's look back at the top forward, defense...
5 Free Agent Goalie Targets for the Bruins
April 27th, 2020 Over the last couple of seasons, the Boston Bruins have been blessed with excellent backup goaltending. Jaroslav Halak, who signed with the club ahead of last season, has played his role very well behind Tuukka Rask. Halak's .922 save percentage (SV%) last season was his best since the 2011-12 season. He did this with a good amount...
Flyers Should Replace Brian Elliott with Thomas Greiss
April 12th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers could use some help at the backup goalie position. Though once an elite goalie with the St. Louis Blues, Brian Elliott has seen his numbers decline over his past three seasons in Philadelphia. This past season may have been one of his most disappointing yet, as he failed to achieve a .900 save percentage (SV%)...
Flyers Could Use Hart & Elliott Tandem for Playoff Push
February 21st, 2020 With just 21 games remaining, the Philadelphia Flyers are going to have to make every point count in a tight Metropolitan Division race. Related: Rankings NHL Teams By Goaltending Tandems Since the beginning of the season, the Flyers' goaltending needed to improve in order for the team to be successful. Down this final stretch,...
THW's Goalie News: Andersen Injured, Elliott's 40th, Price Out
February 4th, 2020 The city of Toronto, Ontario is holding its breath in anticipation this morning as it awaits news on its star starting goaltender. Meanwhile, a tough season for the Detroit Red Wings keeps getting tougher. Andersen Injured Frederik Andersen is one of the best goalies in the league, even if he's having a bit of a down season. With...
Elliott Gets 40th Shutout in Flyers' 3-0 Win Over Red Wings
February 3rd, 2020 DETROIT — Brian Elliott made 16 saves for his 40th career shutout in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-0 win over the sinking Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. It was the Red Wings' ninth consecutive loss (0-8-1), and the second straight time they've been shut out. This is their third losing streak of at least eight games in...
How Carter Hart's Injury Impacts the Flyers' Playoff Potential
January 26th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers were dealt a significant blow shortly before the NHL's All-Star break, as the team announced starting goaltender Carter Hart would miss two to three weeks with an abdominal strain. While injuries are never ideal, the timing of this one could be worse. Hart is only expected to miss four or five games, due to the...
THW's Goalie News: Elliott's Shutout, Markstrom's New Deal & More
January 22nd, 2020 Tuesday night gave us five games as the National Hockey League is nearing their All-Star break. After tonight’s games, there will be no games until Monday evening. Last night, we saw a shutout in Philadelphia and a big performance on Broadway. Plus, an All-Star is looking to get a new contract with his current team. Moose Gets His...
Elliott Makes 19 Saves to Lead Flyers Over Penguins 3-0
January 21st, 2020
Flyers Need Hart to Be Better on the Road
January 8th, 2020 The story of Carter Hart, especially during the 2019-20 NHL season, is quickly becoming a dichotomy of two different goaltenders. A Vezina-calibre starter and an American Hockey League goalie seem to be interchanging between the Philadelphia Flyers’ home and away games. It started as a young goaltender’s adjustment to the speed of...
Flyers Showcase Depth, Increase Win Streak to Five
December 4th, 2019 The Philadelphia Flyers increased their win streak to five with a blowout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Taking a 1-1 tie into the third period, the Flyers scored five unanswered goals to win the contest 6-1. Joel Farabee scored an empty-net goal to make it 4-1 but the team wasn’t done yet. James van Riemsdyk and Shayne...
Flyers Cap Franchise-Record November with Win Streak
December 1st, 2019 The Philadelphia Flyers have matched a franchise record for points in November with 24, posting a 10-2-4 record. The team is firing on all cylinders, capping the month with four straight wins and five over their last six. Over the last six days they have defeated the Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, and...
THW's Goalie News: Kuemper & Demko Shine, Elliott Honored & More
October 29th, 2019 Monday night was a rather light schedule in the National Hockey league with just two games on the docket. However, those contests did provide us with some great saves. Plus, we will take a look at some top-notch goaltending in Philadelphia and a shutout that proved something get better with age. Kuemper & Demko Provide the...
