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
Around the NHL – March 28, 2011 Eastern Conference Edition
The latest installment in a weekly series from NHL Hot Stove correspondent David Strehle that examines teams, players, and issues from around the Eastern Conference. In this issue: Recchi Leaves Mark on Chara - Pacioretty Incident; Bylsma for the Jack Adams Award; Power Failure in Montreal; Boudreau's Tough Decision in Washington
Categories: Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Talk, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, Bruce Boudreau, Carey Price, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jack Adams Award, Jacques Martin, Marc Andre Fleury, Mark Recchi, Max Pacioretty, Michal Neuvirth, Montreal Canadiens, National Hockey League, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Semyon Varlamov, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Myers, Zdeno Chara
Flyers “outworked” by Pens, drop shootout decision
"Embarrassing." "Perplexing." Definitely not the kinds of words you want associated with your team's play, especially heading down the stretch. But unfortunately for the Flyers, these were the descriptive terms they used to define their own play Thursday night. Call it a healthy dose of self-awareness.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Andrej Meszaros, Chris Kunitz, Claude Giroux, Dan Bylsma, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, James van Riemsdyk, Kris Letang, Kris Versteeg, Marc Andre Fleury, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby
The Red Wings/Penguins box social extravaganza
NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts attended Monday night's thrilling Red Wings/Penguins game. Even with the loss in a shootout, it was one of the more thoroughly entertaining games she has attended.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brent Johnson, Chicago Blackhawks, Dominik Hasek, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Zetterberg, hockey, Jimmy Howard, Joey MacDonald, Marc Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke, Mike Modano, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Valtteri Filppula
Good week for Flyers to prove they’re still “elite”
With their players getting healthy again, now is the time for the Flyers to re-established the fact that they are an elite team. And they have the perfect opportunity to make a rather loud declaration against two of their top rivals this week.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Bruce Boudreau, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Bylsma, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, James van Riemsdyk, Jaroslav Halak, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Versteeg, Matt Carle, Mike Richards, Montreal Canadiens, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, stanley cup, Tim Panaccio, Ville Leino, Washington Capitals
Octopus-Penguin soup
After two straight wins, NHLHS San Jose Sharks correspondent Stephanie Lee goes over the points that helped the Sharks string together a couple wins.
Categories: San Jose Sharks, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Asham, detroit red wins, Evgeni Malkin, Ian White, Jamal Mayers, Logan Couture, Mark Letestu, Patrick Marleau, Pittsburgh Penguins, ryane clowe, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy
2010-11 season could be best in Flyers history
When all is said and done, the Flyers could threaten to break the team record for both wins (53) and points (118) in a single season.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, Jeff Carter, Kris Versteeg, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, orange-and-black, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sean o' donnell, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby
Four Pens voted to the 2011 All-Star Game
NHLHS Pittsburgh Penguins correspondent Robbie Naugle takes a look at the four Penguins' players who were voted by the fans to start in this year's All-Star Game in Carolina.
Categories: Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, All-Star Game, Brent Johnson, Carey Price, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Daniel Sedin, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Sedin, Kris Letang, Marc Andre Fleury, NHL, Patrick Kane, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
Winter Classic Update
Breaking news from the NHL today regarding tomorrow’s Winter Classic between the Penguins and Capitals in Pittsburgh. The NHL announced [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals, Winter Classic
Flyers make statement, take over NHL’s top spot
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers’ correspondent David Strehle takes a look at how last night's win should be good for the clubs' overall psyche.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, Marc Andre Fleury, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby
Fleury Returns to Old Form After Slow Start
NHLHS Pittsburgh Penguins Corespondent Robbie Naugle takes a look at the resurgence of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury after his slow start to the season.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh Penguins, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brent Johnson, Carolina Hurricanes, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Lundqvist, Martin St.Louis, New York Rangers, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Roberto Luongo, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks
Giroux, Bobrovsky providing answers to Flyers’ question marks
On a team that is still attempting to sort out some of the lesser issues that remain, the efforts of both Bobrovsky and Giroux have gone a long way in providing answers to two of the biggest question marks that the club faced coming into the 2010-11 campaign.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Brian Boucher, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, Jeff Carter, Jeff Reese, kontinental hockey league, Marc Andre Fleury, Michael Leighton, Mike Richards, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Ville Leino
Will anyone take the Toronto Maple Leafs seriously this year?
Toronto Maple Leafs Correspondent Luca Vacca looks at the surprising early success of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and wonders if anyone will truly take the Toronto Maple Leafs seriously this year.
