Daily Playoff Thread - Will the Flyers meet the same fate as the Sens?
While the Charge were sinking the Fleet, what else was going on in the hockey world?
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While the Charge were sinking the Fleet, what else was going on in the hockey world?
The Carolina Hurricanes have the opportunity to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. If they can do it, they would become the first team since the NHL moved to having the postseason comprised entirely of best-of-7 series to open with […]
We could already have a second-round series finish this weekend, as the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue. Nothing will be decided on Friday night, though, with Buffalo up 1-0 on Montreal and a 1-1 deadlock in the West between Vegas and Anaheim. On Saturday, Carolina could sweep the Flyers with a win in Game 4 while Colorado visits Minnesota for the first time with a 2-0 lead in that series. Friday’s action repeats on Mothers Day, with Buffalo/Montreal and Vegas/Anaheim on the agenda. ...
Though it had not reached the point of outright elimination game, there was a distinct feeling heading into it that Game 3 would be make-or-break for the Flyers. The dreaded drop to 0-3 in the series loomed, but if the Flyers learned anything from their Game 2 pop, it was that their process can work against this Hurricanes if they let it, and their confidence should have remained well intact as they returned home and looked to take the next step forward. And, to their credit, the Fl...
During a stoppage in play in Game 3 on Thursday night, Flyers winger Trevor Zegras was near the bench when Philadelphia head coach Rick Tocchet gave him a direct order. While neither the player nor the coach had a microphone on them to hear exactly what was being said, the gist of the conversation was that Zegras needed to heed Tocchet’s instructions. It was a short chat, one which Zegras didn’t seem to get too riled up by or animated from. Yet it was also something that caught the attent...
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim didn’t pull any punches last night after Taylor Hall’s controversial hit on him in the second period. And it sounds like neither Sanheim nor Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet got any explanation as to why the rather cheap, gutless headshot didn’t result in a five-minute major and a game misconduct. With just over four minutes left to go in the second period, and the game tied 1-1, Sanheim was battling for the puck along the boards in the defensiv...
The Philadelphia Flyers made the Pittsburgh Penguins look funny in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, and now in the second round, the Carolina Hurricanes are feeding them their lunch. The Flyers are down 3-0 to the Hurricanes and there doesn't appear to be any sign of hope, as Carolina has quickly turned into a legit Stanley Cup contender. There's going to be significant roster changes coming for the Flyers, and here's three players who aren't expected back next season: Rasmus Rist...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to make some significant roster changes this summer. Kyle Dubas wanted to give the group a chance to go deep in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and next thing you know they got run out of the building by the Philadelphia Flyers. Now, Dubas has some major decisions to make, and it doesn't sound like he'll be offering Evgeni Malkin a contract extension. Don't be surprised to see Malkin wind up with Alex Ovechkin in Washington, as he'll be looking for revenge if Dubas ...
*Last night’s game was an ugly one but it’s hard to be mad, really. Unless you think too much about missed opportunities or the power play generally. One more chance to keep it going tomorrow. Recap . *You may have noticed some pretty big lineup changes in last night’s game. Did you notice those? [ BSH ] *The main reason for all of these changes is the injury to Noah Cates. If you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can check out his full breakdown of the Cates injury and w...
The Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning ways with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in the Xfinity Mobil Arena. The Canes remain undefeated in postseason play and now lead this second round series, 3-0. They are 7-0 overall in these playoffs. Going back to the regular season, they have won 16 […]
The Flyers had their share of chances early, but took way too many penalties in a 4-1 loss to Carolina in Game 3 on Thursday night. The loss puts Philadelphia down 3-0 in the series, with the Hurricanes looking to sweep in Game 4 on Saturday night. The basics First period: 17:27- Jordan Staal (Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere) (PPG) Second period: 2:31- Trevor Zegras (Emil Andrae, Porter Martone), 15:59- Jalen Chatfield (Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook) (SHG) Third period: 3:50-...
After taking a disappointing loss in overtime on the road in Game 2, the Flyers are back on home ice tonight for the first time in this series, and looking to break out for their first win against the Hurricanes. They’ve been getting things moving in the right direction, but this task is going to be easier said than done, and desperate times are beginning to arrive, as the Flyers look to avoid falling all the way down to 0-3 in the series. Puck drop: 8:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺...
The Philadelphia Flyers are just hours away from hosting their first second-round playoff game since 2012 and we have good what looks to be a brand-new lineup for Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes. With Noah Cates suffering a series-ending injury , head coach Rick Tocchet was forced to make some major changes to his lineup. The 27-year-old center was a key part of what worked down the middle and since this team is already lacking some firepower at center — especially considering Cate...
The Carolina Hurricanes take their undefeated postseason record on the road as they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals on Thursday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Game time is 8 P.M. According to reports from the morning skate the Canes will have their full complement of players available, […]
While the Flyers have generally outperformed expectations over their first series and change in this playoff run, there has been one specific scenario that they just cannot get right. Throughout the first seven first periods they played in the playoffs, the Flyers have failed to score. Despite blitzing the Penguins early on and running out to a 3-0 series lead, the Flyers never really took the play to the Penguins early on. In fact, the Penguins seemed to be the quicker team off the mark...
*Alright friends, the party comes home to Philadelphia tonight, with the Flyers and Hurricanes facing off in Game 3 tonight at 8 p.m. Why 8 p.m.? WHO KNOWS. Anyway, big news ahead of this one is that the Flyers will be without Noah Cates. For the rest of the series. [ NHL ] *So what will this team look like down the middle for the remainder of these games against the Canes? Rick Tocchet offered some insights yesterday. [ BSH ] *One thing seems obvious, to us at least: Sean Couturier ...
The second round is in full swing as we enter first full week of May, and Monday’s action kicks off with Carolina looking to go up 2-0 on the Flyers while Anaheim and Vegas begin their series from Sin City. Tuesday’s sole game features a second meeting between Colorado and Minnesota after the hilariously high-scoring Game 1. Montreal and Buffalo kick things off on Wednesday night with the first game of their series, while Anaheim and Vegas go for Game 2 in the nightcap. We’re back to one ...
With free agency on the horizon, teams are building their postseason plans. News of Auston Matthews' noncommittal statement to the Toronto Maple Leafs organization has caused an uproar in the media. Statements like his yesterday should give pause to general manager John Chayka, as he will have to contend with a potentially disgruntled superstar in Matthews and figure out where to go next. With not even so much as their yearly first-round exit, the Maple Leafs will have...
Through eight playoff games, and his ninth Thursday night against Carolina, Flyers winger Tyson Foerster is alone in terms of Philadelphia forwards with zero points so far, and Emil Andrae is the only skater that has not had at least some sort of cheap secondary assist on a goal. To say he’s in an offensive funk might be an understatement for Foerster and his critics have been loud — and some have even speculated that it’s now his turn to get scratched to give his minutes to someone who c...
Sean Couturier has been one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ most consistent forwards not only in this series but for a few months now. Since embracing a fourth-line role after the Olympic break, Couturier has turned back the clock with effective play at both ends of the ice. Couturier has found new life as a fourth-line checking center. And while that’s what his role should be in the long-term moving forward, that may not be the case in a short seven-game series. With Noah Cates out for ...
After the Philadelphia Flyers ' 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of their second-round series, forward Noah Cates was seen sitting on an equipment box and being wheeled to the locker room, per reports . "He didn’t seem to be writhing in pain," said Jordan Hall, "but the Flyers clearly didn’t want him putting pressure on one of his legs." On Wednesday, the word has come down on the severity of his injury, and it's not good: Cates has been ruled out for the rest of the series....
The Philadelphia Flyers suffered a tough loss in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. They took an early 2-0 lead, but the Canes battled back to force overtime, where Taylor Hall buried a loose puck to give Carolina a 2-0 lead in the series. But that wasn’t the only loss the Flyers felt on Monday night. Noah Cates was spotted with a walking boot after the game , sparking speculation about the center’s status for the rest of the series. Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday ...
The Philadelphia Flyers are bringing in some more young players to go along for the ride in the playoffs and now it’s a fairly divisive prospect who is going to be joining the team. Announced by the Flyers on Wednesday morning, they have officially recalled center prospect Jett Luchanko from the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs. Transaction: We have recalled forward Jett Luchanko from the Brantford Bulldogs (OHL). pic.twitter.com/LhbDAE2QYp — x – Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) May ...
The Vancouver Canucks have a big offseason ahead as they continue their rebuild. They are entering the summer with several trade candidates, and Elias Pettersson is one of them. The 27-year-old center needs a change of scenery in a major way. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Pettersson during the offseason. Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers have taken a big step in the right direction this year and are in the second round of the playoffs because of...
*A lovely, midweek break from the playoff madness. That’s what we have today, friends. Let’s enjoy it. Enjoy it before realizing we probably won’t have Noah Cates for Game 3 tomorrow. [ BSH ] *If you insist on not enjoying this break from the Flyers, you can enjoy Charlie’s breakdown of Monday’s game, in which the Flyers did everything right and still lost. [ PHLY ] *In fact, there’s a lot of good to talk about after that Game 2 performance. Even with regard to Travis Konecny, who ha...