Ilya Bryzgalov

Rangers Leave the Flyers Embarrassed, Without An Answer

March 27, 2013

Despite having been curt with the Flyers media most of the season, Ilya Bryzgalov is not one to be left speechless.

Last night left him speechless.

The embarrassing 5-2 loss to the Rangers was probably the most telling game of this dismal season in which the Flyers dropped to 13-17-2 and closer to the cellar in the Eastern Conference.

There was no "we must play better," or "we're not getting the bounces." It was a sign of submission by the Flyers, and they did so on a national stage.

(Pictured: The Rangers celebrate Derek Stepan's goal in the 2nd to make it 3-0. Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Nash, Stepan Dominate Flyers

March 26, 2013

John Russo

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It was milestone night in Philadelphia, but unfortunately for them, the milestones all belonged to the Rangers.

On a night where three Rangers reached impressive plateaus, the Flyers hit rock bottom. They dropped an embarrassing loss to the Rangers, losing 5-2 to knock them down to 14th place in the Eastern Conference.

The win for New York was the 400th career win for their head coach, John Tortorella.

Derek Stepan had a tremendous game for the Rangers, putting up a dominating four-point night.

(Pictured: Rich Nash is defended by Ruslan Fedotenko. Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Flyers Start Important Five-Game Homestand With Rangers

March 26, 2013

John Russo

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The Flyers are stuck somewhere between last place and a playoff spot. The next five games, all home, will be the final telling on whether or not this is a playoff team, or a team destined to draft high.

The Flyers Start One More Run at the Playoffs Against Pittsburgh

March 24, 2013

John Russo

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The Penguins are on an 11-game winning streak. The Flyers haven't played in six days. It's a story of parody, and the Flyers have a long road ahead of them starting against the hated Penguins.

Lightning Rookies Ruin Timonen's Milestone Night

March 18, 2013

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Kimmo Timonen's 1000th game and 38th birthday wishes were rained upon by the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 4-2 loss at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. The loss was the Flyers' fifth in their last seven games and fourth in a row in Tampa Bay.

Ilya Bryzgalov put forth a second consecutive strong start, keeping the game close throughout two periods of play. The Flyers only have one victory to their credit when deadlocked after two periods of play.

Shock the Conference: Flyers Look to Ride the Lightning

March 18, 2013

John Russo

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The Flyers are still in desperation mode. Coming off a couple days off, they look to take a pair of points in Tampa Bay, something they failed to do the last three times they visited the Lightning.

Bryzgalov Backs Up Comments; Rock Solid During PK, Shoot-Out

March 16, 2013

John Russo

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The Flyers had five minutes of overtime to work with in hopes to not allow the game to carry to a shoot-out.

What many consider to be a glorified skills competition, the Flyers have considered their lack of success in the final determination of the second point to be a nightmare. It's been especially hard on Ilya Bryzgalov, who was going to be the netminder of choice in the Flyers dance with chance.

(Pictured: Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov makes a snow angel save in the overtime period. AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Dancing With the Devils: Bryz Steals Two Points In Must-Win Scenario

March 15, 2013

John Russo

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Despite going to the shootout, the Flyers managed to escape their home-and-home against New Jersey with two points.

Backed behind a brilliant game by Ilya Bryzgalov, the Flyers needed a full 65 minutes and three rounds of the shootout to beat the Devils, 2-1, and earn an incredibly important two points in their win on Friday night.

Despite going 0-for-4 on the power play, they held the Devils scoreless on their power play attempts as well, and a part of that was a result to Bryzgalov's timely saves.

Bryzgalov stopped 21 shots in the win, including 11 in the third period and over time despite his team being out-played and out-shot, 11-5, in those two frames.

(Pictured: Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Flyers Look to Salvage Home-and-Home With New Jersey

March 15, 2013

John Russo

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The Flyers look to salvage two points in a must-win home-and-home series with New Jersey. They already dropped the first match up on Wednesday. They can't afford to lose again.

Flyers Continue to Cough Up Their Playoff Dreams

March 13, 2013

John Russo

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The Flyers knew exactly what they needed to do if they wanted to keep their playoff hopes at a manageable level.

They didn't execute though, and it was seen clearly in their 5-2 loss to New Jersey. They were docked with seven giveaways in the loss, leading to some quick first period goals that put them in an early, insurmountable hole.

An Andrej Meszaros give away behind the net gave the Devils their first goal of the game.

Meszaros coughed up the puck to the slot and Adam Henrique put a shot on net. Patrik Elias intercepted the shot in front of Ilya Bryzgalov and beat the netminder backhanded to put New Jersey up, 1-0.

(Pictured: Devils goalie Johan Hedberg makes a save. Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)