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Category - NHL
The Flyers Flaw
The Flyers are as tough and gritty as any team in the NHL Playoffs. They own the most potent power play. They can score with anyone. They boast the postseason’s […]
Flyers top Devils. Take Game One.
The Flyers opened their series with the New Jersey Devils by fighting off rust, erasing another deficit, and overcoming suspect goaltending. Mr. Playoffs had another unforgettable showing, too.
Recap of Sunday’s NHL Playoffs
Between the Flyers ousting the Penguins, the Bruins fighting to stay alive, and the Canucks getting knocked out four rounds earlier than expected, Sunday was a busy day in the […]
Flyers lack of urgency leads to blowout loss in Game 4
Wednesday night’s Game 4 between the Penguins and Flyers was nearly identical to Game 3. The only difference? The teams swapped roles.
Flyers Push Penguins to Brink of Extinction
With Philadelphia jumping out to a 2-0 lead against Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game 3 was the Penguins best chance to flip the script and steal momentum. Instead, […]
The Worst 2012 NHL Playoff Preview You’ll Read
The NHL Playoffs started Wednesday night before I had a chance to offer my misinformed and completely amateur analysis on the postseason matchups.
Flyers Fight Back, Win Game One
The ramifications of blowing a three goal lead and losing in the NHL Playoffs can be catastrophic. With the Penguins reeling and surrendering home ice, the Flyers can completely take […]
Flyers not afraid of the Penguins
The Flyers appear locked into a first round playoff series with their bitter in-state rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins. I can’t imagine a more intriguing playoff series.
Ilya Bryzgalov gives Flyers life, hope.
I wrote off the 2011-2012 Flyers in mid February shortly after they fell to the New York Rangers twice in the same week by a combined score of 10-4, bringing […]
Unavoidable Truths of the NHL Playoffs
Every spring we gather to see who will hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup and every spring we’re reminded of three simple truths. Let’s hope the Flyers finally pay attention.
True Grit. Flyers Advance to Round 2
The 76ers are on the brink of elimination. The Spurs are scheduled for euthanization. Thankfully, my Flyers rebounded to take out the Buffalo Sabres and advance to round two. It […]
NHL Playoff Update
Two straight wins have given the Flyers their swagger back, the Blackhawks are alive (albeit barely), a brief lesson on back-checking, and why you never turn off an NHL game […]
NHL Playoff Preview, Sort Of
Ok, so it’s not a preview, it’s more like hockey ramblings. Regardless, the NHL Playoffs begin tonight. Here are five storylines that have my attention.
The NHL and Fighting
Fractured orbital bones and a melee on The Island have fighting in the NHL back in the national spotlight.