Just as the injury bug is striking the Flyers again and again, so too has it been doing some damage to their affiliate down with the Phantoms. The Phantoms are working with a lineup which has already been a bit depleted due to call-ups to the NHL — missing all of Carl Grundstrom, Denver Barkey, and now Adam Ginning — and it’s just getting thinner. This weekend saw them on … [Read more...] about Phantoms lose Alex Bump, Ty Murchison to injury
Takeaways: Lightning put up a touchdown on Sam Ersson in 7-2 Flyers loss
In the first game of a two game set against Tampa, the Flyers allowed the most goals in a game this season so far, losing in blowout fashion 7-2. The Basics First period: 1:49 – Nikita Kucherov (Brayden Point), 4:15 – Garnet Hathaway (Noah Juulsen, Rodrigo Abols), 6:05 – Kucherov (Point, Charle-Edouard D’Astous) Second period: 13:37 – Nick Paul (D’Astous, Anthony … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Lightning put up a touchdown on Sam Ersson in 7-2 Flyers loss
Porter Martone returns to Michigan State with 2-goal, 4-point night
After leading the World Junior Championship in goals, Porter Martone made his return to the Michigan State Spartans on Friday night, facing the Ohio State Buckeyes. He quickly made the most of his return to college hockey, potting two first period goals and adding two assists along the way. The game opened somewhat quietly, but firmly in Michigan State’s favor. Ohio State … [Read more...] about Porter Martone returns to Michigan State with 2-goal, 4-point night
Takeaways: Scott Laughton and power play woes take down the Flyers in 2-1 overtime loss to Leafs
Following the emotional win over the Ducks, the Flyers couldn’t hold on in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs. While the Flyers looked in control defensively for the majority of the night, the Leafs capitalized on the power play woes of the Orange and Black and improved to 6-0-2 in their last 8 games. The basics First period: No scoringSecond period: 0:55 – Travis … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Scott Laughton and power play woes take down the Flyers in 2-1 overtime loss to Leafs
Matvei Michkov likely returning for Flyers after 1-game absence
The Philadelphia Flyers took care of business at home on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, skating their way to a 5-2 victory over their cross-country rivals. They did all of that without Matvei Michkov, who missed the game due to a foot issue. Michkov took a friendly fire pass off his skate late in the third period of Saturday afternoon’s win in Edmonton. It was … [Read more...] about Matvei Michkov likely returning for Flyers after 1-game absence