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Flyers GM Danny Briere may opt for youth movement behind bench, too
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Danny Briere knew. He still knows. That semblance of excitement created by his Flyers team last season until a late season swoon knocked…
William Nylander, John Tavares help Maple Leafs rout Flyers
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
TORONTO — William Nylander and John Tavares each had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Flyers 7-2 on Tuesday…
Ryan Donato, Connor Bedard lead Blackhawks over Flyers 7-4
By The Citizen on March 23, 2025
By TIM CRONIN CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato scored twice, Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia…
Rangers ‘Salute to Sam’ with dramatic third-period rally
By The Citizen on March 22, 2025
NEW YORK – On a day set aside to celebrate him, it was only fitting that the New York Rangers would give Sam Rosen one…
Great 8 Alex Ovechkin scores 888th goal as Capitals beat Flyers
By The Citizen on March 20, 2025
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals…
Flyers’ loss to Devils makes 4-game skid, and recent optimism fades
By The Citizen on March 9, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Gosh, it only seems like a week or so ago that the Flyers’ locker room was buoyantly brimming with optimism. Fresh off a…
Flyers fall flat in opener of crucial homestand
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – A 2-1 upset shootout win over league-leading Winnipeg on Saturday gave the Flyers legitimate cause for optimism heading into the opener of a…
Trade deadline looming as Flyers try to keep moving on up
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
While the Flyers continue to try to earn every point possible in a desperate race against the odds to make the playoffs, they along with…
Column: Trade deadline nears and what will the Flyers do?
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
It was simple for John Tortorella Tuesday morning. To the usual question of a team poised on the playoff plank — a position the Flyers…
Parent: From the anthem to the final horn, a good day at the Center
By The Citizen on February 22, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — The first battle won was for common decency and intelligence. The other victory was even more unexpected. As opposed to the boos raised…
Devils’ Jesper Bratt looking forward to clash against teammate Jack Hughes
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
MONTREAL – The game was still a week away, but Jesper Bratt couldn’t help already thinking about it. With the Team Sweden-USA matchup set for…
Flyers get badly needed win before schedule break
By The Citizen on February 9, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – Phew! The Flyers needed that one. Saddled with a five-game (0-4-1) winless streak and headed into a two-week break in their game schedule,…
Matvei Michkov helps Flyers end drought, but still not enough to beat Capitals
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — While John Tortorella talked earlier Thursday about how rookie Matvei Michkov seemed to need a break from an exhausting first NHL season, Tortorella…
Flyers Notebook: New guys won’t debut until Saturday
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Newest Flyers Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier were originally planning to tip their hardhats to their new fans Thursday night at Wells Fargo…
Flyers shut out for third straight game in loss to Avalanche
By The Citizen on February 2, 2025
By Michael Kelly DENVER — Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves for his second straight shutout, Nathan MacKinnon scored to extend his NHL points lead and…