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Resilient Flyers Begin Second Half

January 31, 2012

Fresh off the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Flyers (29-14-5) are set to face the Winnipeg Jets (22-22-6) tonight at the Wells Fargo Center.

After surviving the months of December and January on the road (20 of 29), the Flyers are entering a stretch that will see them play eight of their next ten games at home.

The Flyers cannot afford a slow start to the second half of the season

Voracek has room to improve

January 25, 2012

Matthew Brigidi

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Jakub Voracek is a big guy.

Standing at 6’2”, 214 lbs., he is one of the biggest players on the Philadelphia Flyers.

With the exception of Jaromir Jagr, Voracek probably has the most skill considering his size and much like Jagr, Voracek has proven that he is a difficult matchup.

In a general sense, Voracek has been a wonderful addition to the team.

However, it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have things he can work on.

Briere, Jagr and Rinaldo Injured against Devils

January 21, 2012

Matthew Brigidi

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The injury bug continues to plague the Philadelphia Flyers.

Following their 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, it was reported by several sources that Daniel Briere, Jaromir Jagr and Zac Rinaldo have all sustain injuries ranging in severity.

Matt Brigidi fills you in on the latest.

Offense gets behind Bryzgalov in win

January 21, 2012

John Russo

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Ilya Bryzgalov may finally have found his confidence again.

Though it’s arguable that he never lost full confidence in the first place, it was definitely a step in the right direction for the Russian netminder, who still has his doubters.

It was a stellar game in net for Bryzgalov, combined with some timely scoring on the power play for the Flyers that led Philadelphia to a 4-1 win over the Devils Saturday afternoon in North Jersey.

Bryzgalov stopped all but one of the 31 shots he faced, a goal by Alexei Ponikarovsky in the second. He improved to 18-10-3 on the season.

Gas in the Tank: Jagr proving he wants to stay in Philly

January 19, 2012

John Russo

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It was a match made in heaven, that is, unless you were a life time Penguins fan.

As heavenly as Jaromir Jagr's presence in Philadelphia has been for his career, his team mates and his fans, it's been rather hellish for the cross-state rival fans.

And unfortunately for those in the Steel City, it could last longer than the duration of the 2011-12 season.

While talking to reporters today, Jagr discussed his future in the NHL. At 39 years of age (turning 40 next month), that seems a little bizarre.

Better yet, he feels his future is filled with a lot of orange and black.

Flyers Look To Continue Their Dominance Over The Isles

January 19, 2012

Larry DAngelo

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The Philadelphia Flyers (27-13-4) have lost one game at home since the turn of the new year (Winter Classic) and have won their last three home games including Tuesday's blowout of the Minnesota Wild.

Tonight they will attempt to extend their home win streak to four when face the New York Islanders (17-21-6) for the third time this season and the second in just over a week.

The Islanders are coming off a 3-0 blanking of the Washington Capitals, who managed just 17 shots.

Evgeni Nabokov earned his 51st career shutout and first as a New York Islander.

Road Warriors Excited to Come Home

January 18, 2012

Matthew Brigidi

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Going back to the offseason, 2011-12 has largely been about turmoil for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Whether it pertains to personnel decisions, injuries or goaltender shuffles, the team consistently has a new issue that is supposed to bring them down.

Even with all the drama, the team has managed to exceed expectations, currently sitting in the fourth seed (27-13-4) of the highly competitive Eastern Conference, only four points out of first place.

With all the other ‘issues’ receiving the majority of attention, there is one occurrence this season that could have become a huge problem.

Since November 9th, the Flyers have played 29 games, 20 of which were on the road.

Secondary Scoring Supports Flyers

January 11, 2012

Matthew Brigidi

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With so much emphasis placed on the production of the first line, it often gets lost at how talented the Flyers subsequent lines are. Although the first line will most likely continue to be the team’s most productive line, it doesn’t mean that the other lines won’t sprinkle in production when need to be.

Flyers host Senators in Saturday Matinee

January 7, 2012

Matthew Brigidi

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New Years Eve is a holiday packed full of tradition. Every year, people all over the world enjoy an evening of celebration prior to counting down the seconds to the beginning of the New Year.

As is tradition (in most places at least), a bottle of champagne is cracked and a song called “Auld Lang Syne” is played.

The song is about old friends who have parted but meet again. The song is sung on New Years so that every one remembers to reunite with one another in the New Year.

For the Philadelphia Flyers, this New Year has been more about separation than reunion.