Today, the Flyers lost a 1-0 contest to the Los Angeles Kings at home in overtime. Jeff Carter (he used to play for the Flyers) (not a lot of people know that) (it’s rarely mentioned) scored the only goal in the contest, beating Michal Neuvirth about halfway through the 3-on-3 period while Brandon Manning and…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Flyers dominated, actually got rewarded Too many times this season, the Philadelphia Flyers finished with a substantial edge in terms of shots on goal yet were unable to come away with a victory. Some games, the shots…
Folks, the second round of the so called ‘yoffs’ start tonight, and even know the Flyers are no longer in the running for the Stanley Cup, we still have opinions on who will win. But before we get into who the second round winners are, let’s take a look at our first round predictions! In…
Alright, here is the setting. A cold, third-string back-up goalie and a defensive corps decimated by injuries. These are things on paper, that look to give the Flyers an advantage. But you, my friend, have to understand, this is the Philadelphia Flyers we’re talking about. The same team that can turn a back up goalie…
As the Flyers prepare to take on an old rival for the second time this season, we briefly look back upon the long history of the Flyers-Devils rivalry. *** It was spring of 1982. E.T. was only weeks away from becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of all time, Ronald Reagan was in the White…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Good underlying metrics aren’t enough It’s worth repeating that those who believe in the usefulness of advanced metrics like Corsi don’t advocate for them because winning the shot attempts battle at 5v5 is more important than winning…
As somebody who has written about the Philadelphia Flyers regularly for nine years now, I sometimes feel like covering trade deadlines and drafts and free agency periods gives me a bout of whiplash. Consider what these events were like under Paul Holmgren. They were franchise-altering nearly every time, be it a trade for Chris Pronger,…
Broad Street Hockey Radio hosts Steph Driver & Bill Matz made a lovely appearance on CSN Philly’s The 700 Level Show. Steph and Bill play along with Marc Farzetta as they respond to Flyers based questions using candy hearts. Be sure to check out the full show, as it airs at 5:30 p.m. and 10:30…
Michal Neuvirth is expected to be back in the starter’s net for the Philadelphia Flyers. Coming off of their bye, they’re almost certainly hoping to get back in the win column – hopefully rested, relaxed, and ready to resume the level of play that saw them win so often in December. And for it, Neuvirth…
While Wayne Simmonds was named the MVP of Sunday’s All-Star Game, it turns out that the NHL decided that the Flyers’ winger should be recognized even further for his outstanding week. (Which, hey, I get it. I enjoy talking about Wayne Simmonds a lot, too.) Wayne Simmonds (@NHLFlyers), Patrick Marleau (@SanJoseSharks), Frederik Andersen (@MapleLeafs) named…