Despite a 5-game point streak against some top teams in the league, the Flyers fell in an embarrassing 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Despite a dominant first two periods, things fell apart in the third just enough to allow Buffalo the win. Although the Sabres won the majority of faceoffs and scored first inContinue reading “Steady Loss of Momentum Breaks Flyers’ Point Streak”
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4-1 Win for Flyers in Montreal
After a die-trying type of weekend for Philadelphia against the Hurricanes, the Flyers had a superior performance against the Habs to bring home a 4-1 win on the road. Rasmus Ristolainen made his season debut on Tuesday night, his first game appearance since March 11th. In his first period alone, he recorded 3 hits andContinue reading “4-1 Win for Flyers in Montreal”
Flyers Earn 2 Points Against Carolina
The Flyers finished and moved on from their homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes this weekend, falling twice in consecutive shootouts. Nonetheless, Philadelphia sits at the top of the wildcard after promising performances in both games. Saturday The Flyers concluded their 6-game homestand with a 4-3 shootout loss. Despite a strong first period, things drastically slowedContinue reading “Flyers Earn 2 Points Against Carolina”
Turnover Robs Flyers of Both Points in OT
The Flyers played quite the neck-and-neck game with the Vegas Golden Knights, one of the league’s top teams. I don’t say neck-and-neck lightly, these were the numbers heading into overtime: Things kicked off a little shaky and unorganized, but there was an undeniable amount of grit on the ice for the whole game. Yet anContinue reading “Turnover Robs Flyers of Both Points in OT”
Comeback Against San Jose for Flyers
After a disappointingly close loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon, the Flyers continued their homestand with a victory against the San Jose Sharks. The Flyers were the better team all around, outshooting, outscoring, and blocking the Sharks’ star Macklin Celebrini from earning any points. The Flyers came out hungry and dominant. Even thoughContinue reading “Comeback Against San Jose for Flyers”
First Period Takes Game Away from Flyers
The Flyers played their 3rd of 6 consecutive home games against the Colorado Avalanche yesterday afternoon in what ended up being a close 3-2 loss, yet it didn’t always look like that was a possibility. The Flyers were given very low expectations heading into this game, given that Colorado is the best team in theContinue reading “First Period Takes Game Away from Flyers”
Flyers Shine Against Sabres
Despite injuries taking 2 key players out of the lineup, the Flyers came out on top last night with a 5-2 win against the Sabres. From back-to-back-to-back goals to some outstanding goaltending, the Flyers looked solid all around. Although Cam York eventually had to leave the game due to an injury, it didn’t stop himContinue reading “Flyers Shine Against Sabres”
Flyers Fall in Game 2 of Keystone Rivalry
After a 3-game winning streak, the Flyers played some exceptionally sloppy hockey last night. They fell 5-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, tying the Keystone Rivalry series 1-1. What started out as manageable, especially for a team that’s been so successful with the comebacks, quickly morphed into a slippery slope of slow, unorganized hockey. As TocchetContinue reading “Flyers Fall in Game 2 of Keystone Rivalry”
Successful Weekend Road Trip for Flyers
After going 1-1 on their Florida road trip earlier this week, the Philadelphia Flyers swept their back-to-back weekend against both the Islanders and the Devils. Friday afternoon’s game in Elmont, New York, ended with a 4-3 shootout win, and Saturday’s faceoff against the Devils ended in the Flyers’ favor 5-3. Friday Afternoon vs. Islanders WhileContinue reading “Successful Weekend Road Trip for Flyers”
Thankful for a Flyers Win
Unlike Monday night, the Flyers gave Philadelphia something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving eve. After a slow start all around, the Flyers came out on top with explosive goal scoring and exceptional goaltending for a 4-2 win. Our first period was, as usual, less than ideal. The early minutes of the game had someContinue reading “Thankful for a Flyers Win”
Philly's Next Shift 