Spying on the Saboteur: Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins

As the Philadelphia Flyers approach the end of October, they play their third straight Metropolitan Divison opponent. After a fantastic comeback win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Carter Hart got a start against the New York Islanders. With Hart’s struggles continuing, Philadelphia turns to Brian Elliott to start against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Most recently, […]

Five Flyers Observations: The magic number is down to 1

After giving up the games first goal and falling behind 2-1, the Flyers came back with fiery and fire and defeated the Hurricanes 4-3. The Flyers got contributions from multiple players tonight. They were led by Shayne Gostisbehere and Sean Couturier, who both had 2-point nights. The Flyers also got goals from Michael Raffl, Ivan Provorov, […]

Five Flyers Observations: No ‘sophomore slump’ for Travis Konecny

After starting the season slow, Dave Hakstol moved Travis Konecny to the top line to see if that would jump start his season. Well, that move by Dave Hakstol has paid off in numbers for the Flyers. Konecny scored two more goals tonight to help lead the Flyers to a much needed win. His first […]

Flyers vs Rangers Preview: Points are a premium heading into local showdown

Philadelphia enters tonight’s game coming off a 5-4 SOL to the Red Wings on Tuesday. The Flyers look to get back on the winning side of things with a win over a struggling Rangers team. New York enters tonight’s game coming off a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The Rangers look to […]

Five Flyers Observations: Are Flyers playoff hopes in jeopardy?

When the Flyers exited the month of February, they were one of the hottest teams in the NHL and were pulling away from the playoff bubble line. However, after another loss, the Flyers playoff hopes are now back in jeopardy. The Flyers lost their 7th game in their last 8 matchups tonight against the Blue Jackets. […]

Flyers vs Blue Jackets Preview: It’s crunch time for the Orange & Black

Philadelphia enters tonight’s game coming off a tough loss late in regulation against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. The Flyers look to get back on track against a Columbus team right behind them in the standings. Columbus enters tonight’s game coming off a 5-2 victory over the Canadiens on Monday. The Blue Jackets look […]

Five Flyers Observations: A crushing final 22 seconds deprives orange and black of a point

In a game plagued by bad calls and lucky bounces, the Flyers suffered another crushing loss to the Bruins in Boston. After scoring first, the Flyers were on the wrong end of two poor penalty calls and two Bruins goals late in the 1st period. The second goal coming off a sure Bruins penalty. Simmonds […]

Flyers vs Bruins Preview: The Orange and Black face a tough test on the road

Philadelphia enters tonight’s matchup coming off a 5-2 loss against the Penguins last night. The Flyers look to end a 4-game losing streak against a streaking Bruins team. Boston enters tonight’s matchup coming off a 6-5 OT win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. The Bruins look to extend their win streak to 5 and […]

Five Flyers Observations: Nolan Patrick starting to show his #1 overall potential

Two minutes into the 2nd period, Nolan Patrick picked the pocket of Derrick Brassard at the point. He proceeded to pass the puck to Voracek in the corner who put it on net and went in. Nolan Patrick ties the game at one ?? pic.twitter.com/SFYrO7bCD2 — Broad Street Hockey (@BroadStHockey) March 8, 2018 The goal […]

Flyers vs Penguins Preview: Stakes are at an all-time high as Snowmageddon beckons

Philadelphia enters tonights matchup losing to the Panthers on Sunday 4-1. The Flyers look to end a 3-game skid against the team they are competing against for 2nd place in the division. Pittsburgh enters tonights matchup beating the Flames on Monday 4-3 in OT. The Penguins look to make in 3-in-a-row against a struggling Flyers […]

PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK

Bringing you the pulse of Philadelphia sports news

Elliott