Atlantic Watch: 3/14-3/20

By Craig F
Posted on 03/21/2012 at 9:00 am

A dominant win over the New York Islanders and a pair of comebacks helped the Flyers gain five crucial points in the standings this week, as Philly still has a slim chance to win the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the only game in which the Flyers didn’t earn a point may have been their most impressive performance, as they posted 23 more shots than the Panthers in their one-goal game loss last night. Three games against three clubs that are lower in the conference standings should help the Flyers a lot over the next couple days, as the Orange and Black hope to clinch a …

Flyers Lose Game Of Bounces 2-1 Against Panthers

By Craig F
Posted on 03/20/2012 at 10:04 pm

One awkward carom off the glass was the difference in tonight’s game, as the Flyers lost to the visiting Florida Panthers 2-1. Sean Bergenheim capitalized on a lucky bounce for the Panthers to pot his second game-winning goal of the season, as Philly posted a 36-13 shot advantage in the loss. “I felt like we played the way we wanted,” said Jaromir Jagr after the loss. “We jumped on them, create chances, cycle game, you know.It was just one of those games you can’t score and all of the sudden it’s 2-1.” In the middle stanza, the Panthers extended their …

Point/Counterpoint: Bryzgalov found the peace in his soul to play in Philadelphia

By Marcello De Feo
Posted on 03/20/2012 at 2:00 pm

Welcome to the newest edition of “Point/Counterpoint,” where a pair of Flyers Faithful scribes present both sides of one particular issue with their own unique view and flair. This week, Marcello D and Kim Q square off over Ilya Bryzgalov’s mental status. Point: Marcello D. Ilya Bryzgalov has become a zen master, cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce. For the second straight week, Ilya Bryzgalov was named the “First Star” by the NHL after winning eight of nine possible games in March, getting 17 of 18 possible points, posting four shutouts in five games, setting a franchise high watermark scoreless streak, …

Flyers Faithful Podcast, Episode 9: March of the Penguins

By Estebomb
Posted on 03/20/2012 at 12:00 pm

On this week’s edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast Steve and Hal are joined by Adam from The Pens Blog and Jackie Inserra to discuss the Flyers-Penguins rivalry. We also discussed the Flyers’ improved play, the insanity that is the Atlantic division, and much more. Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 9 You can also download it from iTunes here! Leave a nice review and you will receive the eternal gift of an internet smilie face.

Around the Net 3.20.12

By Dain S
Posted on 03/20/2012 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers on and off the ice. This week we look at Andrej Meszaros and his back, Claude Giroux and whether he misses playing with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, Ilya Bryzgalov earning another NHL player of the week honor and more. Meszaros to have surgery, miss 6-8 weeks This could be a damaging blow to the Flyers defense, but with the additions of Kubina and Grossman and Brandon Manning’s solid play thus far, the Flyers should be able to live with Mez for a short while. [ Broad St. Hockey ] Richards …

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