Flyers prepare for rebuild while other Philly teams thrive
April 17, 2023 GMTVOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Hours after Eagles QB Jalen Hurts signed one of the richest deals in NFL history, hours before the 76ers were set to carry on their pursuit of an NBA championship, the leaders of the Flyers spoke out and said, hey, about those splashy headlines in Philly, they’re not for us.
Flyers snap 7-game skid with 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets
April 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Owen Tippett scored his second goal of the game with 15.5 seconds left in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Sorokin stops 27 as Islanders down Flyers 4-0
April 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Scott Mayfield, Brock Nelson and rookie defenseman Samuel Bolduc each scored and Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves as the New York Islanders kept pace in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.
Alex DeBrincat scores in OT, Senators edge Flyers 5-4
March 31, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored at 1:36 of overtime off goalie Felix Sandstrom's giveaway in the Ottawa Senators' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
After the Flyers scored three straight goals to force overtime, Sandstrom misplayed the puck behind the net, with DeBrincat scoring into an open net to keep the Senators' playoff hopes alive.
Frost scores 2 goals, leads Flyers to 4th straight win
March 29, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The lead singer of a Pearl Jam tribute band — the Flyers held a promotional night in honor of the grunge band — that packed an arena bar before the game dedicated “Given to Fly” to the home team.
Canadiens visit the Flyers after shootout victory
March 28, 2023 GMTMontreal Canadiens (30-38-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (28-32-12, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Flyers -167, Canadiens +142; over/under is 6.5
Philadelphia plays Minnesota after Sanheim’s 2-goal showing
March 22, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (41-22-8, second in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (26-32-12, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Minnesota Wild after Travis Sanheim scored two goals in the Flyers' 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
Sanheim, Hart lead Flyers past Panthers 6-3
March 22, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Sanheim scored twice, Carter Hart made 41 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Joel Farabee added a goal and an assist, and Scott Laughton and Ivan Provorov also scored for the Flyers.
Panthers bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Flyers
March 21, 2023 GMTFlorida Panthers (36-27-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (25-32-12, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Panthers -173, Flyers +148; over/under is 6.5
Aho’s hat trick lifts Hurricanes past Flyers 5-4 in OT
March 19, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho had a hat trick, including the winning goal 28 seconds into overtime after Martin Necas tied it with 0.3 seconds left in regulation, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Saturday.
Flyers take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres
March 16, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (33-28-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (24-32-11, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers aim to end their four-game losing streak when they take on the Buffalo Sabres.
Barbashev scores 2 goals, leads Vegas past Flyers 5-3
March 15, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vegas is ready to cash out as big winners on a heady road trip.
“Everyone’s looking forward to getting home,” coach Bruce Cassidy said. “But once the puck drops, the guys are in a good place.”
VCU beats Dayton 68-56 to win A-10 championship, NCAA bid
March 12, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — As VCU prepared to cut down the nets at Barclays Center, its band — The Peppas — broke into a rocking rendition of Jay-Z's “Empire State of Mind.”
For all the Rams' success in the Atlantic 10 in recent years, they have had few opportunities to party in Brooklyn.
Flyers interim GM Briere believes franchise needs a rebuild
March 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere is not reluctant to say the word his predecessor willfully avoided when plotting the best course for the forlorn Flyers: rebuilding.
Briere knows the Flyers are a mess — the depressed state of the team a topic former general manager Chuck Fletcher rarely addressed head-on — and is using what time he has as the interim GM to show he’s the right person to fix them.
Crosby’s goal powers Penguins past Flyers, 5-1
March 12, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Saturday.
Crosby scored the 86th game-winning goal of his NHL career. He moved past Glenn Anderson and Marian Hossa and into a tie with Pierre Turgeon, Daniel Sedin and Joe Sakic for 25th place in league history.
Dayton defeats Fordham 78-68 in Atlantic 10 semifinal
March 11, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Toumani Camara had 28 points and Daron Holmes scored 20 in Dayton's 78-68 win against Fordham on Saturday night in a semifinal of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
Flyers fire embattled GM Fletcher, give Briere interim job
March 10, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — With the Philadelphia Flyers in need of a complete franchise overhaul, Chuck Fletcher called the shots at the NHL trade deadline and came up empty.
A day later, the Flyers sent Fletcher to represent the team at a town hall meeting for season-ticket holders, where he was about booed off the stage.
Flyers look to stop road losing streak, face the Penguins
March 10, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (24-30-11, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will attempt to stop a four-game road slide when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kochetkov returns for Hurricanes, blanks Flyers 1-0
March 10, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Pyotr Kochetkov returned from the minor leagues and made 19 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Andrei Svechnikov scored an early power-play goal and that was enough for the Hurricanes, who’ve won four games in a row and nine of their last 11.
Dayton wins 60-54 over Saint Joseph’s in A-10 tourney
March 10, 2023 GMTToumani Camara and DaRon Holmes had 17 points apiece in Dayton's 60-54 victory against Saint Joseph's (PA) on Thursday night in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournamentfalse Championship
Camara had 18 rebounds and four steals for the Flyers (22-11).
Flyers’ DeAngelo suspended 2 games for spearing Perry
March 8, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo was suspended two games by the NHL on Wednesday for spearing Tampa Bay’s Corey Perry during a scrum in front of the net.
Hurricanes host the Flyers after shootout victory
March 8, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (24-29-11, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (42-12-8, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Carolina Hurricanes after the Hurricanes took down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout.
Lightning beat Flyers 5-2 to snap 5-game losing streak
March 8, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Killorn and Nikita Kucherov each had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Lightning bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Flyers
March 6, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (24-28-11, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (37-21-5, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning enter a matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers as losers of five games in a row.
Deslauriers, Cates lead Flyers past Red Wings 3-1
March 6, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Deslauriers is mostly a fourth-line grinder for Philadelphia and certainly not on the team to score goals. So when he does punch one in — as he did to help the Flyers snap a four-game losing streak — it's reason to cut loose.
Flyers take on the Red Wings on losing streak
March 5, 2023 GMTDetroit Red Wings (28-25-9, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (23-28-11, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Flyers -125, Red Wings +104; over/under is 6
Perkins’ 17 lead Saint Louis past Dayton 65-61
March 4, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins scored 17 points as Saint Louis beat Dayton 65-61 on Friday night.
Perkins was 5 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Billikens (20-11, 12-6 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Tarasenko scores in OT to lift Rangers past Flyers
March 2, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko scored the winner 2:32 into overtime, and had assists on goals by Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider to lead the New York Rangers past the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Tarasenko scores winner in OT, leads Rangers past Flyers 3-2
March 2, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Patrick Kane has an NBA star wearing his new jersey, his new teammates buzzing over his upcoming debut and a Stanley Cup to chase in New York.
The Rangers gave Kane a winning welcome in the warm-up to his anticipated arrival.
Holmes scores 16, Dayton takes down La Salle 77-53
March 1, 2023 GMTDAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Daron Holmes II had 16 points in Dayton's 77-53 win over La Salle on Tuesday night.
Holmes added 10 rebounds and five assists for the Flyers (20-10, 12-5 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Philadelphia brings losing streak into matchup with New York
February 28, 2023 GMTNew York Rangers (34-17-9, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (23-28-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers play the New York Rangers after losing three in a row.
Goalie Ullmark scores as Bruins beat Canucks 3-1
February 26, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Goaltender Linus Ullmark scored into an empty net in the final minute and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Saturday might for their sixth straight victory.
Mercer extends goal streak to 6 games, Devils roll Flyers
February 26, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils honored their 2003 Stanley Cup championship team before playing the Philadelphia Flyers, and then they went out and played like the NHL's best team.
Dawson Mercer scored in his sixth straight game, Akira Schmid made 24 saves in posting his first shutout and the Devils pounded the Flyers 7-0 on Saturday night, handing Philadelphia goaltender Samuel Ersson his first loss.
Polite, Cooper lead George Mason past Dayton 74-69
February 26, 2023 GMTDAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Ronald Polite scored 22 points and De'Von Cooper sealed the victory with a layup with 44 seconds left as George Mason knocked off Dayton 74-69 on Saturday night.
Polite also contributed six assists for the Patriots (17-12, 9-7 Atlantic 10 Conference).
New Jersey takes on Philadelphia following overtime victory
February 25, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (23-27-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (38-15-5, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -298, Flyers +240; over/under is 6.5
Ylonen, Allen lead Canadiens over Flyers 5-2
February 25, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jesse Ylonen had a goal and an assist for his first career multipoint game, Jake Allen made 24 saves and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Friday night.
Flyers host the Canadiens in Eastern Conference play
February 23, 2023 GMTMontreal Canadiens (24-29-4, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (23-26-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Montreal Canadiens in Eastern Conference action.
Holmes scores 22, Dayton downs UMass 72-54
February 23, 2023 GMTAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Daron Holmes scored 22 points as Dayton beat UMass 72-54 on Wednesday night.
Holmes added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Flyers (19-9, 11-4 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Oilers star Connor McDavid scores twice, reaches 800 points
February 22, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid reached 800 career points and scored his 43rd and 44th goals in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
McDavid scores 43rd, 44th goals, reaches 800 career points
February 22, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid reached 800 career points and scored his 43rd and 44th goals in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Edmonton takes losing streak into matchup with Philadelphia
February 21, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (23-25-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (30-19-8, fourth in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -310, Flyers +250; over/under is 7
Rookies Allison, Ersson lead Flyers to 4-3 win over Flames
February 21, 2023 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Wade Allison scored the game-winner and fellow rookie Samuel Ersson made 32 saves to maintain his perfect record as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Monday.
Vancouver visits Nashville after Beauvillier’s 2-goal game
February 20, 2023 GMTVancouver Canucks (22-30-4, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (26-22-6, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the Nashville Predators after Anthony Beauvillier's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Canucks' 6-2 win.
Flames host the Flyers after overtime win
February 19, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (22-24-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (25-19-11, fifth in the Pacific Division)
Calgary, Alberta; Monday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Calgary Flames after the Flames defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.
Silovs, Pettersson help Canucks beat Flyers, 6-2
February 19, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Arturs Silovs made 35 saves for his first NHL victory, Elias Pettersson had two empty-net goals and three assists and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Saturday night.
Holmes scores 20; Dayton defeats Loyola Chicago 65-49
February 18, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Daron Holmes scored 20 points as Dayton beat Loyola Chicago 65-49 on Friday night.
Holmes added 10 rebounds for the Flyers (18-9, 10-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Toumani Camara scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line, and added five rebounds.
Philadelphia visits Vancouver after Konecny’s 2-goal game
February 17, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (22-23-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (21-30-4, sixth in the Pacific Division)
Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Vancouver Canucks after Travis Konecny scored two goals in the Flyers' 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Gourde’s 3-point game powers Kraken to 6-2 win over Flyers
February 17, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Yanni Gourde had two goals and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Thursday night.
Five Seattle players scored for the Kraken, who outshot Philadelphia 30-19, including 12-1 in the first period.
Kraken and Flyers hit the ice in non-conference matchup
February 15, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (22-23-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (30-18-5, third in the Pacific Division)
Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken and the Philadelphia Flyers meet in an out-of-conference matchup.
Kraken snap losing skid with 4-3 win over Flyers
February 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaden Schwartz scored twice, Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken sapped some of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl Sunday excitement with a 4-3 victory over the Flyers.
Schwartz scores twice in Kraken’s 4-3 win over Flyers
February 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaden Schwartz scored twice, Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken sapped some of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl Sunday excitement with a 4-3 victory over the Flyers.
Nashville in action against Arizona following overtime win
February 12, 2023 GMTArizona Coyotes (17-28-7, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (25-19-6, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes visit the Nashville Predators after the Predators knocked off the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime.
Kraken take losing streak into game against the Flyers
February 12, 2023 GMTSeattle Kraken (29-18-5, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (22-22-10, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Kraken -146, Flyers +126; over/under is 6.5
Duchene’s OT goal lifts Predators over Flyers, 2-1
February 11, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Duchene scored 34 seconds into overtime, Juuse Saros made 23 saves and the Nashville Predators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday but lost top scorer Filip Forsberg in the first period after he took a hard late hit.
Camara’s 17 lead Dayton over Saint Louis 70-56
February 11, 2023 GMTDAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Toumani Camara scored 17 points as Dayton beat Saint Louis 70-56 on Friday night.
Camara added 10 rebounds for the Flyers (17-9, 9-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Daron Holmes added 15 points while going 4 of 11 and 7 of 11 from the free throw line, and they also had seven rebounds.
Flyers host the Predators after shootout victory
February 10, 2023 GMTNashville Predators (24-19-6, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (22-22-9, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Nashville Predators after the Flyers took down the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in a shootout.
Van Riemsdyk, Hart lead Flyers to shootout win over Oilers
February 10, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — James van Riemsdyk and Morgan Frost scored in the shootout, Carter Hart made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Oilers take on the Flyers after Foegele’s 2-goal showing
February 8, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (28-18-4, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (21-22-9, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Warren Foegele's two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Oilers' 5-2 win.