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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flyers aim to keep win streak going, visit the Canadiens
Flyers aim to keep win streak going, visit the Canadiens Philadelphia Flyers (31-36-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (36-30-9, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Advertisement Montreal is 36-30-9 overall and 20-12-5 at home. The Canadiens rank fifth in NHL play with 294 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game). Philadelphia has a 12-17-8 record in road games and a 31-36-9 record overall. The Flyers have gone 8-14-3 when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Saturday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Flyers won the last matchup 6-4. Sean Couturier scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has 26 goals and 55 assists for the Canadiens. Christian Dvorak has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games. Advertisement Travis Konecny has 24 goals and 49 assists for the Flyers. Ryan Poehling has scored six goals with three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. Flyers: 4-5-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game. INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed. Flyers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Flyers aim to keep win streak going, visit the Canadiens
Philadelphia Flyers (31-36-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (36-30-9, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal is 36-30-9 overall and 20-12-5 at home. The Canadiens rank fifth in NHL play with 294 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game). Philadelphia has a 12-17-8 record in road games and a 31-36-9 record overall. The Flyers have gone 8-14-3 when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Saturday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Flyers won the last matchup 6-4. Sean Couturier scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has 26 goals and 55 assists for the Canadiens. Christian Dvorak has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games. Travis Konecny has 24 goals and 49 assists for the Flyers. Ryan Poehling has scored six goals with three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. Flyers: 4-5-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three Takeaways From Flyers Loss vs. Kraken
The Philadelphia Flyers knew this homestand wasn't going to be easy. But they certainly didn't want it to go like this. After a frustrating 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, the Flyers have now dropped three straight at home, and this one felt particularly disheartening. They had their chances—plenty of them—but simply couldn't finish. The power play remained lifeless, the defensive breakdowns were costly, and the energy just wasn't there for long enough stretches of the game. Sean Couturier didn't sugarcoat it, calling it an 'ugly' loss. John Tortorella was even blunter, saying, 'It's going in the wrong direction as each game's gone by, and we've gotten worse.' However, with a game against the Devils looming tomorrow, the Flyers don't have time to dwell on it. 1. The Flyers Had Their Chances, but They Couldn't Finish There are losses where a team gets completely outplayed, and then there are losses like this—where the Flyers had every opportunity to score but just couldn't capitalize. They controlled stretches of the game, created quality looks, and tested Seattle's defense. But none of it mattered because they simply couldn't put the puck in the net, besides Owen Tippett's goal in the dying seconds of the first period. Whatever works! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #SEAvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 8, 2025 It wasn't just bad luck. There were moments of overthinking, missed nets, and some genuinely spectacular goaltending from Philipp Grubauer, who turned aside 23 of 24 shots. But the Flyers didn't do themselves any favors, either. Too often, they settled for perimeter play instead of forcing their way into the dirty areas. In games like these, where the offense isn't clicking, special teams become even more critical. That leads us right into the next takeaway. 2. The Powerplay Continues to Frustrate At this point, it's not just a rough patch. And something's gotta give. The Flyers had ample powerplay opportunities in this game, but once again, they couldn't get anything going. They finished 0-for-5, extending their drought and raising even more concerns about their ability to generate offense when it matters most. Tortorella didn't mince words postgame, saying, 'It's going in the wrong direction as each game's gone by, and we've gotten worse.' That's a pretty damning statement from a coach who has been reluctant to even discuss the powerplay in detail at times this season. But the frustration is understandable—the Flyers' man advantage has been a glaring pitfall of their game, and it's actively hurting their chances to win. The biggest issue? A lack of movement. Too often, the Flyers' powerplay gets stagnant, allowing penalty killers to stay in their structure without much effort. They aren't generating enough high-danger looks, and they're struggling to break down defensive units that stay disciplined. If the Flyers want to stay in the playoff hunt, they have to find a way to fix this. They don't need to be an elite powerplay team—they just need to be somewhat dangerous, just a little more productive. Right now, they're just not that. 3. The Defense Struggled, and the Laughton Trade Looms Large Cam York was a healthy scratch for this one, with Emil Andrae stepping in. The idea was to give York a reset, but the defensive struggles persisted, and it's fair to wonder if taking him out actually helped anything. Jamie Drysdale continues to show improvement but as a whole, the defense wasn't sharp enough. Sam Ersson had a better night than his previous starts, making 29 saves and keeping the Flyers in the game for as long as he could. But even he admitted he'd like a couple of those goals back. "[My play] has not been up to my standards here the last few games," he said postgame. "It's up to me to find my game again and find it quick." And beyond individual performances, the defensive breakdowns were the real issue. The Flyers lost track of Seattle's forwards too often, allowing them to get into prime scoring areas without much resistance. The absence of Scott Laughton and Erik Johnson, both of whom were dealt at the trade deadline, was felt in this game. Tippett acknowledged that losing veteran voices in the locker room does have an effect, but he made it clear that it's no excuse. "This is our group for the rest of the year," he said. "We've gotta find ways to win." That's the right mindset, but it's also worth noting that this is a group that just lost two players who brought experience and stability. Laughton, in particular, was a heart-and-soul guy, someone who did the little things that don't always show up on the scoresheet. His absence won't just be felt for one game—it's something the Flyers will have to adjust to moving forward. Final Thoughts The Flyers weren't completely hopeless. They had their moments. But they weren't sharp enough in the areas that mattered most—finishing their chances, executing on the power play, and keeping things locked down defensively. The loss to Seattle doesn't sink them, but it does reinforce the issues that have been creeping into their game over the past week. With the Devils on deck tomorrow, there's no time to dwell on it. They need to shake this one off, tighten things up, and get back to the style of hockey that made them so tough to play against earlier in the season. Tortorella's words were blunt, but they weren't wrong: This team has gotten worse over the past few games. The question now is whether they can stop the slide before it's too late. Get To Know New Flyers Winger Nikita Grebenkin The Philadelphia Flyers made waves with their Deadline Day trade of sending center Scott Laughton to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for 22-year-old Russian winger Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick in the in 2027 NHL Draft. Scott Laughton Traded To Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton has been traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jakob Pelletier Speaks On First Game Against Flames; Settling In With Flyers Jakob Pelletier knew this game was coming.
CBC
07-03-2025
- Sport
- CBC
New Chaleur Lightning hockey team to replace Acadie-Bathurst Titan
Social Sharing Hockey fans in the Bathurst region can celebrate, knowing they won't be without a home team to cheer next season. On Friday, municipal officials and Maritime Junior Hockey League representatives gathered in the northern city to announce a new team, the Chaleur Lightning. The team will hit the ice this fall when Bathurst's longtime Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team, the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, moves to St. John's, N.L. The name Chaleur Lightning was inspired by former Peewee AAA and Bantam AAA teams in the area, which the NHL's Sean Couturier played for while growing up in Bathurst. Franchise president Roger Shannon said the team's logo, a wave and lightning bolt, represent the stormy weather the region often faces. "It also represents our commitment to bring a good show, and noise, inside the K.C. Irving Regional Centre," he said. The Lightning isn't a brand new team — it's a move for the Fredericton Red Wings, who ended last season fourth in the northern division and ninth overall. The Red Wings moved from St. Stephen during the 2019-2020 season, after having been first added to the league in 2014. "We eagerly anticipate this fresh start where we believe we will have a better chance of achieving success both on and off the ice," said a statement from the Red Wings team on social media. Shannon called the decision to move a "no brainer" because of the challenges of running a hockey league in a large city like Fredericton with multiple sports teams. Shannon also noted that the team will have local owners but said he wouldn't be revealing their names just yet. A league of their own Instead of the QMJHL, the Chaleur Lightning will play in the Maritime Junior Hockey League, which is shortened to MHL. The league has 12 teams between two divisions, including the Valley Wildcats, Summerside Western Capitals, and Edmundston Blizzard. The Lightning will play eight division games during the regular season, before the top four move on to playoffs for the Metalfab MHL Cup. Shannon said he expects a high level of competitiveness between Chaleur and its northern New Brunswick rivals - the Miramichi Timberwolves and Campbellton Tigers. "You can bet that there will be a special rivalry cup created between us three," he said. "That part I can't wait to get started on." Coach and general manager Kyle MacAllister, who coaches the Fredericton Red Wings and previously coached the St. Thomas Tommies, said he and the team are looking forward to the next season already. "We're certainly excited for the future, we've got a great young core," he said. MacAllister said the team also wants to be present in the community, and he's happy to see so much local support at this early stage. "It's not just a hockey team, we want to build strong character [in] young men," he said. Continuing a legacy in Bathurst Other people involved with the team include 19-year-old captain and left winger Tyson Snow. "We just want to get involved and we want to let you know that's one of our priorities — alongside winning games," said Snow, who hails from Newfoundland. Bathurst Mayor Kim Chamberlain also spoke at the announcement, saying she hopes the new team will exist for as long as the Titan's 27-year reign. "We are going to continue — for the region, for our youth, for lovers of hockey — and I am so happy for this announcement," she said. But the Acadie-Bathurst Titan haven't fully wrapped up their time in New Brunswick. The team's two final regular season games will be at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre on March 14 and March 22.
Washington Post
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Michkov, Couturier, and Tippett lead Flyers to 6-3 win over Oilers
PHILADELPHIA — Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier each had a goal and two assists, Owen Tippett scored a pair of goals and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Saturday. In the first game back from the 4 Nations break for both teams, Michkov opened the scoring in the first period when he followed up his own missed shot and put the rebound past Stuart Skinner, who made 26 saves.
