Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Unlike Thursday, Flyers were sounded outplayed this time Philadelphia may not have played the most enjoyable game on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, but it’s impossible to argue that it wasn’t effective. Not only did the Flyers…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Flyers wasted a strong first period After a thoroughly underwhelming performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, the hope was that the Flyers would come out strong against a struggling St. Louis Blues squad. And that’s…
Tonight’s game is on CSN Philly and 93.3 WMMR. CSNPhilly.com is streaming if you have a cable subscription to log in with. In DC, CSN-DC has the call; if you’re anywhere else, NHL.TV and NHL Center Ice are your options. Lineup-wise, we expect to see two changes today. The more noteworthy one is the fact…
It would seem Wayne Simmonds isn’t the only Flyer who wishes his dogs a happy birthday. Shayne Gostisbehere has joined his ranks in wishing his French bulldog, Pippa, a happy first birthday. She’s even all dressed up for the occasion (or Valentine’s Day, depending on which caption you roll with). Happy first birthday to my…
Tonight’s game is on CSN Philly, streaming on CSNPhilly.com and the NBC Sports app. The local radio feed is on 93.3 WMMR tonight. In Canada, the game can be found in English on Sportsnet East. Nationally, NHL.tv has your feed. Philadelphia lineup Forwards Michael Raffl – Claude Giroux – Jakub Voracek Dale Weise – Brayden…
Valentine’s Day: it’s a day for love. Or, if you’re a professional hockey team, a day to subject your players to goofy puns and general awkwardness. Such was the life of the Philadelphia Flyers in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, in which many of them were subjected to an adorable photoshoot in order to…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Murphy’s Law game in a Murphy’s Law season Last night’s contest against the Washington Capitals truly felt like a microcosm of the Flyers’ season. It’s no secret that Philadelphia is not on the level of the truly…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Not much experimentation in this one Tuesday’s matchup with the New Jersey Devils was technically the first meaningless game of the season for the Flyers, but it didn’t truly have that vibe, considering the NHL debuts of…
Remember when Flyers-Penguins games were fun? Yeah, well … to say that I’m dreading this evening’s latest affair between the two clubs is probably an understatement. Philadelphia has lost three straight and has completely eliminated its hopes of the playoffs in the process — as if they weren’t done before that, I guess. Pittsburgh, meanwhile,…
Only one day after a stunning 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Flyers fans are stunned once again as GM Ron Hextall has called up Tyrell Goulbourne. Uh what? Goulbourne was an extremely head scratching selection in the 3rd round of the 2013 draft (maybe even a waste) — In his draft year, Goulbourne had…