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Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs
Read full article: Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffsRussian prospect and 2023 NHL first-round draft pick Matvei Michkov could be the rookie star who helps lead the Philadelphia Flyers into the playoffs.
Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Philadelphia Flyers practice
Read full article: Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Philadelphia Flyers practiceThe Philadelphia Flyers and coach John Tortorella welcomed the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau as an invited guest to training camp.
NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East
Read full article: NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the EastWhile the eight playoff teams in the NHL's Western Conference are all but settled, the race is on in the East, with three teams vying for two spots.
Flyers coach Tortorella suspended 2 games for refusing to leave bench after game misconduct.
Read full article: Flyers coach Tortorella suspended 2 games for refusing to leave bench after game misconduct.Philadelphia coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials by refusing to leave the bench area after a game misconduct.
Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning
Read full article: Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against LightningPhiladelphia coach John Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving a game misconduct and bench minor early in the Flyers’ 7-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games
Read full article: Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series gamesThings seemed to be very relaxed as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the recently installed rink at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games in the NHL’s Stadium Series this weekend.
Flyers coach John Tortorella lashes out at reporter about Gauthier trade report
Read full article: Flyers coach John Tortorella lashes out at reporter about Gauthier trade reportPhiladelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella lashed out at a beat reporter during his postgame news conference Wednesday night, questioning a report surrounding the trade of top prospect Cutter Gauthier on Monday.
Here we go again? Flyers push back at narrative recycled players run the show
Read full article: Here we go again? Flyers push back at narrative recycled players run the showThe Philadelphia Flyers hope long-time television analyst Keith Jones can turn the franchise into a winner now that he's team president of hockey operations.
Schwartz scores twice in Kraken's 4-3 win over Flyers
Read full article: Schwartz scores twice in Kraken's 4-3 win over FlyersJaden Schwartz scored twice, Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken sapped some of Philadelphia's excitement about the Super Bowl with a 4-3 victory over the Flyers.
Hours after Dubois trade, Blue Jackets beat Lightning 5-2
Read full article: Hours after Dubois trade, Blue Jackets beat Lightning 5-2Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate their goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hours after trading disgruntled center Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Columbus Blue Jackets got three first-period goals and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 Saturday. Nick Foligno, Mikhail Grigorenko, Vladislav Gavrikov, Zach Werenski and Eric Robinson scored, and Elvis Merzlikins had 30 saves as the Blue Jackets played their most explosive game of the season. The Blue Jackets tied it 17 seconds later when Foligno knocked in a rebound off Vasilevsky's stick. The Blue Jackets host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday and Thursday.
NHL training camps open with sense of urgency
Read full article: NHL training camps open with sense of urgencyIt was the first day of training camp for Laviolette and the Washington Capitals and most of the NHL. Camps are now open for the league's 31 teams and they will last just 10 days. “You get a fresh start,” said Jeff Skinner of the Buffalo Sabres, who haven't played a game since March. “Most players would argue that camps are a little bit long anyway," Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler said. “I’ve been told from our team and from the league, when a player is not on the ice during training camp, we’re supposed to say he’s not available today,” Philadelphia coach Alain Vigneault said.
Familiarity breeds respect among NHL East playoff teams
Read full article: Familiarity breeds respect among NHL East playoff teamsTORONTO, ONT Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper took exception to the Columbus Blue Jackets being referred to as a blue-collar team. Is that a positive or a negative? Cooper said Monday, a day before his Eastern Conference second-seeded Lightning open the first round of the NHL playoffs against the seventh-seeded Blue Jackets. Thats in the history books forever, Cooper said, noting how both teams have made various changes to their lineups. Id call them a really good team.Familiarity is breeding respect among the East opponents entering the first round. The Islanders hold a 5-2 playoff series edge over Washington.
NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions
Read full article: NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautionsIn this photo provided by the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team, interim head coach Rick Bowness watches practice in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. You get out there and you miss it, the Dallas Stars coach said. You realize how much you enjoy being out there.The NHLs oldest head coach still worries about COVID-19 but not enough to stop doing his job. Im going to have to adjust to it, there is no question. The average age of the 24 head coaches in the playoffs is just under 54, the second-oldest behind the NBA among North Americas four major professional sports leagues.