Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. On the whole, this game really could have went either way, so an overtime finish where even the loser receives a point was the most fair outcome. The Flyers essentially broke even in the 5-on-5 puck possession metrics,…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. The Tampa Bay Lightning are feared most for their high-end speed, and their skill up and down the lineup. Led by the Triplets line and Steven Stamkos up front, they have the ability to simply overwhelm opponents with…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. The end-of-game statistics would have you believe that this was an evenly matched game that could have went either way. And in some ways, it was — it took about four fantastic Steve Mason saves in the third…
Perhaps it’s because of his injury, but Jakub Voracek seems to be online a bit more often these days. Sure, he’s tweeted before – and while they’ve mostly been promoting charitable events, occasional commentary sneaks through – but while he’s been on the shelf, Jake has been on fire. We all know how he dunked…
*One hates to be reductive, but the Flyers‘ entire season pretty much comes down to tonight’s game against the Red Wings. Pretty much the dictionary definition of “must win”. Get it, boys. [BSH] *Let’s take a look at a full breakdown of what the Flyers need to do (and what they need to happen) in…
In the first half of the month of February, the Philadelphia Flyers were essentially treading water — playing well enough to remain theoretically in the hunt for a playoff spot, but not winning enough games to be viewed as a true threat. Their 3-3-2 record through February 14th was the perfect encapsulation of their mediocre…
*GREAT NEWS: we’re probably getting Jake back tomorrow. Just in time for him to lay waste to the Penguins. Hooray! [Inquirer] *Chris VandeVelde has a hearing today for his elbow to the head of Jonathan Toews, so the whole problem of “who to sit when Voracek comes back” may have solved itself. [BSH] *Kerry Fraser…
Hockey is definitely one of the most visually beautiful sports out there. That’s not to take away from any other form of athleticism – it’s just that there’s something about the sound of skates cutting through ice, the speed, skill, and grace intercut with hard hits, physicality, and the occasional blood that all comes together…
*Saturday night the Flyers wasted another fun and exciting tying goal from Shayne Gostisbehere by losing in the shootout. Because that’s what the Flyers do. RECAP! *Friday night was better as the Flyers beat arguably the best team in the East AGAIN. RECAP! *Dive a little deeper into this weekend’s action with 10 Things from…
What time is it? The same time it always is: time for more fun Shayne Gostisbehere stats! The latest edition? That Flyers/Red Wings game may have been closer than the first period indicated it would be, but ultimately, the Flyers pulled out a win – and Gostisbehere’s late second period goal was the game winner….