Flyers disturbing home play continues in Mason 43-save gem
After Tuesday's big step forward, it was hoped that they could build on that the rest of the way in the remaining regular season games. Instead, they took another couple backwards tonight.
Categories: Atlanta Thrashers, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Andrew Ladd, Atlanta Thrashers, bill barber, Bobby Clarke, Chris Mason, Chris Pronger, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Evander Kane, Jeff Carter, Kris Versteeg, LCB Line, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nik Antropov, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Reggie Leach, sergei bobrovsky
Interview with Michael Petrella from The Production Line
NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts got the chance to do an e-mail interview with Michael Petrella, one of the writers for the Red Wings' blog The Production Line. Give it a read!
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Osgood, Dustin Byfuglien, Evgeni Nabokov, Herm to Hockeytown, hockey, interview, Jonathan Ericsson, Matt Cooke, Michael Petrella, NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom, The Production Line, Todd Bertuzzi
After big win, consistency is the goal for Flyers
It seems sometimes like Philadelphia needs to have their backs up against the wall before their intensity level rises to the position necessary for them to acheive postseason success. If there was any time during the course of the season that the Flyers' hand was forced, it was Tuesday night with Pittsburgh nipping at their heels and the division crown at stake.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Andrew Ladd, Atlanta Thrashers, Chris Pronger, Kimmo Timonen, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tim Panaccio, Ville Leino
Taylor Hall Effect?
Edmonton Oilers correspondent looks back at the month of March and how the Oilers have done without such key players as Taylor Hall. Taylor Hall went down at the 13:33 mark of the second period when the Oilers doubled up the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 3rd. In the time since then, the Oilers have been winless [...]
Read more...Categories: Edmonton Oilers, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ales Hemsky, Edmonton Oilers, hockey, Jordan Eberle, losing streak, NHL, Sam Gagner, Taylor Hall, Western Conference
New York Islanders comeback falls short in New Jersey
NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent Christian Arnold recaps the Islanders 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center
Categories: Eastern Conference, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andy Greene, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Frans Nielson, Ilya Kovalchuk, Martin Brodeur, Matt Donavan, Michael Grabner, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Rick DiPietro, Stephane De Costa
Pacific Division: Season Overview
NHLHS San Jose Sharks Correspondent Stephanie Lee and Jeremy Smith take a look at the Pacific Division, and how they are the closest Division when it comes down to points. As the 2010-2011 regular season draws closer to it’s end, the Pacific Division is quite possibly the toughest. Each team has has their ups and [...]
Read more...Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Pacific Division, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks
Lightning Closer to Playoffs with 5-2 Win over Sens
NHLHS Tampa Bay Lightning Correspondent Danny Di Nicolantonio breaks down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s victory over the Ottawa Senators after having difficulty in the previous two meetings. The Tampa Bay Lightning knew the importance of building off their previous win versus Carolina and taking care of the Ottawa Senators to get closer to clinching their [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Tampa Bay Lightning, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Neil, Curtis McElhinney, David Hale, Dominic Moore, Jason Spezza, Marc-Andre Bergeron, Martin St.Louis, Milan Michalek, Ottawa Senators, Simon Gagne, Steve Downie, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
Isles Notebook: Montoya Extension, Jurcina Injured and Weight Retiring?
NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent discusses the major New York Islanders news of the day in his daily Isles Notebook Column.
Categories: Eastern Conference, New York Islanders, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Al Montoya, Doug Weight, Katie Strang, Mark Katic, Milan Jurcina, New York Islanders, Newsday, Ty Wishart
Canucks clinch top spot in the West
The Canucks 3-1 comeback win over the Nashville Predators was not only the teams’ 9th straight road win, but it also guaranteed them home ice advantage throughout the Western Conference play-offs as the #1 seed.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexandre Burrows, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Pekka Rinne, Roberto Luongo
Flyers fight off Pens for first, set team mark for road wins
With the Pittsburgh Penguins making a late-season charge and having a chance to tie for the Atlantic Division lead, the Philadelphia Flyers needed a huge effort. And that's just what they got Tuesday night, as Philadelphia overcame two one-goal deficits to come back for a 5-2 victory at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. With the win the Flyers set a franchise record with their 25th road victory.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexei Kovalev, Andrej Meszaros, Atlantic Division, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Eastern Conference, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Letang, Marc Andre Fleury, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, orange-and-black, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, sergei bobrovsky, Ville Leino
Original Six hockey, take five!
The fifth and final Original Six match up for NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts was Monday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. The outcome was unlike any other Original Six game this season.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Henrik Zetterberg, hockey, Joey MacDonald, Jonathan Toews, Ken Holland, Marian Hossa, Matt Cooke, Mike Babcock, NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom, Ryan Johnson, Steve Moore, Todd Bertuzzi, Toronto Maple Leafs
Flyers need top scorers to perform against top teams
When you play the big games, you need your best players to step up and be the difference-makers. Looking at Philadelphia's top five scorers and how they have performed in the 11 games against teams that are currently in a playoff position since January ended, there are some very telling numbers.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexei Kovalev, Andrej Meszaros, Claude Giroux, Dan Bylsma, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, Jacques Lemaire, Jeff Carter, Johan Hedberg, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, orange-and-black, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Ville Leino
Isles Notebook: Season Tickets, Player News, and Frozen Four
NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent discusses the major New York Islanders news of the day in his daily Isles Notebook Column