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Flyers agree to four-year deal with defenseman Streit

Veteran defenseman Mark Streit has agreed to a four-year, $21 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Sunday 04/28/2013

Flyers end disappointing season with a victory and a winning record

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OTTAWA — Call it a missed opportunity by the Ottawa Senators.

Friday 04/26/2013

Flyers beat Islanders in next-to-last game of season

PHILADELPHIA — Oliver Lauridsen and Danny Briere scored goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday.

Wednesday 04/24/2013

ECHL hockey team in Trenton folds

The ECHL and Trenton Titans announced on Tuesday that the minor-league hockey team has ceased operations and will not compete in the 2013-2014 season.

Flyers pay tribute to Boston, then beat Bruins

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PHILADELPHIA - Call it a win for the Flyers and Boston charities.

Saturday 04/20/2013

Simmonds records firsts career hat trick as Flyers beat Hurricanes, 5-3

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Wayne Simmonds sure hasn't given up even though the Philadelphia Flyers won't be in the postseason.

Friday 04/19/2013

Devils top Flyers 3-0, end 10-game winless streak

PHILADELPHIA — With elimination on the horizon, Martin Brodeur gave New Jersey a reason to stay optimistic.

Thursday 04/18/2013

Flyers re-sign Rinaldo, Rosehill to 2-year deals

The Philadelphia Flyers are bringing back their bullies.

Wednesday 04/17/2013

Flyers solve Lundqvist in 4-2 win over Rangers

PHILADELPHIA — Steve Mason gave the Flyers a taste of a fabulous performance in net in crunch time.

Tuesday 04/16/2013

Hartnell's hat trick lifts Flyers over Canadiens

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MONTREAL — Scott Hartnell scored three goals and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.

Monday 04/15/2013

Tonight's Bruins game in Boston postponed after marathon bombings

The NHL postponed tonight's Boston Bruins game at TD Garden because of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Saturday 04/13/2013

For Flyers, a bad bounce and their fourth straight loss

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth chalked up his first shutout in nearly two seasons as having more to do with skill than good fortune.

Friday 04/12/2013

Senators break 5-game losing streak with 3-1 win on Flyers' ice

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PHILADELPHIA — Ottawa was reeling, a solid playoff spot suddenly slipping away.

Wednesday 04/10/2013

Loss to Islanders dims Flyers' playoff hopes

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The third period was often a dreaded 20 minutes for the New York Islanders this season.

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Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture
- AP
- Updated
- Updated: 7:06 pm
Datsyuk, Red Wings agree on $22.5M, 3-year deal
- AP
- Updated: 6:11 pm
AP Source: Couture agrees to extension with Sharks
- AP
- Updated: 2:05 pm
Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead
- AP
- Updated: 8:08 am
Blackhawks lose Hossa, lose game 2-0
- AP
- Updated: 2:10 am
Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2nd
- AP
- Updated: 12:02 am
Blackhawks scratch Hossa from Game 3 of Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: Yesterday
Bruins coach Claude Julien keeps even keel
- AP
- Updated
- Updated: 7:07 pm
Rask too tough for Chicago in Boston's 2-1 OT win
- AP
- Updated: 6:17 am
Ovechkin wins Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP
- AP
- Updated: 3:10 am
Bruins' Horton set to play in Game 2 at Blackhawks
- AP
- Updated: Yesterday
Blackhawks fever infects fans who're fuzzy on game
- AP
- Updated: Yesterday
Game 1 of Stanley Cup most-watched since '97
- AP
- Updated: 2:09 am
Penguins sign Malkin to 8-year extension
- AP
- Updated
- Updated: 7:06 pm
5 things learned in Game 1 of Stanley Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: 12:02 pm
Penguins sign coach Dan Bylsma to 2-year extension
- AP
- Updated: June 15
Rask, Crawford take center stage in Stanley Cup
- AP
- Updated: June 14
Illinois, Massachusetts governors make NHL wager
- AP
- Updated: June 14
AP's 5 things to watch in the Stanley Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: June 11
Defending champion Kings ousted in Western finals
- AP
- Updated: June 15
Blackhawks join Bruins for Original 6 Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: June 14
Kane hat trick sends Blackhawks to Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: June 15
Ralph Krueger fired as Edmonton Oilers coach
- AP
- Updated: June 15
McQuaid's goal sends Bruins to Stanley Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: June 14
McQuaid's goal sends Bruins to Stanley Cup finals
- AP
- Updated: June 14

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Tuesday 04/09/2013

Flyers extend Mason's deal

From Press staff reports

Updated: April 09, 2013 - 12:37 am

The Philadelphia Flyers signed new backup goaltender Steve Mason to a one-year, $1.5 million extension Monday.

Sunday 04/07/2013

Flyers' playoff hopes take a hit with 4-1 loss to Winnipeg

Associated Press

Updated: April 07, 2013 - 2:47 am

WINNIPEG, Manitoba— A big second period gave the Winnipeg Jets' playoff hopes a sudden jolt that was desperately needed.

Friday 04/05/2013

Surging Flyers win 4th straight, 5-3 over Maple Leafs

Asscoiated Press

Updated: April 26, 2013 - 10:29 pm

TORONTO — The suddenly surging Philadelphia Flyers are playing so well right now, coach Peter Laviolette is starting to expect it.

Thursday 04/04/2013

Flyers trade for goalie who was '09 top rookie

Associated Press

Updated: April 04, 2013 - 12:20 am

PHILADELPHIA - The Flyers acquired Steve Mason from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Michael Leighton in a deal of backup goalies Wednesday.

Flyers rally, keep playoff hopes alive

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: April 04, 2013 - 12:19 am

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PHILADELPHIA - Fighting for a playoff spot, the Flyers need wins down the stretch.

Wednesday 04/03/2013

Flyers come back in third period to beat Canadiens

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Posted: April 03, 2013

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PHILADELPHIA — Wayne Simmonds and Erik Gustafsson scored goals late in the third period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.

Flyers acquire goalie Steve Mason in trade for Leighton

Associated Press

Updated: April 03, 2013 - 10:46 pm

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Steve Mason from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Michael Leighton in a deal of backup goalies.

Devils struggling heading into final 12 games

By TOM CANAVAN, Associated Press

Updated: April 03, 2013 - 1:10 am

NEWARK - After opening the season with points in 11 of 12 games and the best record in the Eastern Conference, the New Jersey Devils appeared ready to coast into the playoffs.

Tuesday 04/02/2013

North Americans, Russians to meet in Sandy benefit ice hockey game April 13 at Devils' arena

Associated Press

Posted: April 02, 2013

NEWARK - Former NHL players from North America and Russia will play a game to benefit the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

Flyers deal Harry Zolnierczyk to Ducks

Associated Press

Updated: April 02, 2013 - 12:04 am

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers acquired forward Jay Rosehill from the Anaheim Ducks for forward Harry Zolnierczyk.

Monday 04/01/2013

Fedotenko's OT score helps Flyers' late push

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

Updated: April 01, 2013 - 12:19 am

Spotlight

PHILADELPHIA - Jakub Voracek stuck up for his captain, putting the Philadelphia Flyers in a hole. His teammates bailed him out in a big way.

Sunday 03/31/2013

Fedotenko lifts Flyers over Capitals in OT

By ROB MAADDI Associated Press

Posted: March 31, 2013

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PHILADELPHIA — Ruslan Fedotenko scored 1 minute, 34 seconds into overtime after Kimmo Timonen got the tying goal with 9.5 seconds left in regulation and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Sunday night.

Saturday 03/30/2013

Flyers see reason for hope after 3-1 win over Bruins

By AARON BRACY, Associated Press

Updated: March 30, 2013 - 5:48 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers want to play the way they did today for the rest of the season.

Friday 03/29/2013

Flyers go up 2-0 on home ice but lose again, 4-3 to Islanders in shootout

Associated Press

Updated: April 19, 2013 - 10:28 pm

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PHILADELPHIA — The New York Islanders continue to feel right at home on the road.

Wednesday 03/27/2013

Rangers continue domination of Flyers with 5-2 rout

By AARON BRACY Associated Press

Updated: March 27, 2013 - 1:19 am

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PHILADELPHIA — The New York Rangers are looking to build some steam for a playoff push. Philadelphia was the perfect place to start.

Ex-Flyers assistant coach Wayne Fleming dies at 62

Associated Press

Updated: March 27, 2013 - 12:48 am

Longtime NHL assistant coach Wayne Fleming has died. He was 62.

Monday 03/25/2013

Flyers unable to stop first-place Penguins from 12th win in row

By WILL GRAVES Associated Press

Updated: March 25, 2013 - 3:41 am

PITTSBURGH — Hockey’s hottest team keeps finding ways to win.

Tuesday 03/19/2013

Devils activate Martin Brodeur off injured reserve

Associated Press

Posted: March 19, 2013

NEWARK — The New Jersey Devils have activated goaltender Martin Brodeur off injured reserve.

Hartnell demoted to 4th line as Flyers' playoff hopes take another hit with 4-2 loss to Lightning

By MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press

Updated: April 09, 2013 - 10:31 pm

TAMPA, Fla. — Teddy Purcell got a key goal before Steven Stamkos secured the win on a late milestone effort.

Elite college ice hockey teams coming to A.C. for ECAC semifinals, final this weekend

From Press staff reports

Updated: March 19, 2013 - 1:20 pm

The nation's top-ranked team and a 2012 Frozen Four participant will highlight the ECAC men's hockey semifinals Friday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Monday 03/18/2013

Devils G Brodeur practices after missing 12 games

TOM CANAVAN,AP Sports Writer

Posted: March 18, 2013

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NEWARK — A pinched nerve in his neck and upper back sidelined New Jersey's Martin Brodeur for 12 games, and doctors told the NHL's winningest goaltender there was a chance it could have been a lot longer.

Saturday 03/16/2013

Flyers survive for badly needed win vs. Devils

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: March 16, 2013 - 7:58 pm

Spotlight

PHILADELPHIA - Ilya Bryzgalov made saves in all types of situations - and positions.

Thursday 03/14/2013

Kovalchuk and Devils roll over Flyers

BY TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

Updated: March 14, 2013 - 4:12 pm

Spotlight

NEWARK — If the New Jersey Devils could play the Philadelphia Flyers all the time, they wouldn’t have to worry about making the playoffs.

Monday 03/11/2013

Brayden Schenn's big play saves Flyers in 3-2 win over Buffalo

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: March 11, 2013 - 12:34 am

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PHILADELPHIA - Brayden Schenn made the save of the game for the Philadelphia Flyers. No goalie pads necessary, just pure hustle.

Sunday 03/10/2013

Bruins get started early and breeze past slumping Flyers, 3-0

Associated Press

Updated: March 31, 2013 - 10:18 pm

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BOSTON — It took the Boston Bruins just over 2 minutes to turn a scoreless tie into a 3-0 lead.

Friday 03/08/2013

Flyers build 4-1 lead in first period, but Penguins come roaring back to win 5-4

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

Updated: March 08, 2013 - 1:29 am

Spotlight

PHILADELPHIA — Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers meet on the ice, a football-style shootout breaks out. This time, the Penguins scored last.

Problems persist for Pronger, but Flyers star still not ready to retire

Associated Press

Updated: March 08, 2013 - 1:30 am

Chris Pronger isn't ready to retire, even though a concussion specialist has advised him not to return to hockey.

Thursday 03/07/2013

1979-80 Flyers paying attention to Chicago's streak

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: March 07, 2013 - 12:31 am

PHILADELPHIA - If the Chicago Blackhawks stumble on their way to an NHL record for points in consecutive games, Bobby Clarke won't pop champagne.

Wednesday 03/06/2013

Nash’s 2 goals in 3rd lift Rangers over Flyers

By IRA PODELL Associated Press

Updated: March 06, 2013 - 12:19 am

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NEW YORK — Rick Nash is showing exactly what the Rangers hoped they were getting when they pried him away from Columbus.

Tuesday 03/05/2013

Rangers' Richards out for tonight's game vs. Flyers after hard hit vs. Sabres

Associated Press

Updated: March 05, 2013 - 10:20 pm

NEW YORK — Rangers center Brad Richards is sitting out against the Philadelphia Flyers two nights after absorbing a hard hit from behind that led to a suspension for Buffalo’s Patrick Kaleta.

Monday 03/04/2013

14-year-old Cape May Court House goalie Brandon Graf helps ice hockey team win championship

From Press staff reports

Updated: March 04, 2013 - 10:19 pm

Cape May Court House resident Brandon Graf helped Pennsauken-based Team Comcast win the Atlantic Youth Hockey League "99" championship with two victories Sunday in Aston, Pa.

Flyers' Zolnierczyk suspended 4 games

Associated Press

Updated: March 04, 2013 - 2:02 pm

NEW YORK - The NHL suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Harry Zolnierczyk four games for charging Ottawa defenseman Mike Lundin.

Sunday 03/03/2013

Flyers beat Senators, finally reach .500 mark

Associated Press

Updated: March 03, 2013 - 12:13 am

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PHILADELPHIA - On the seventh try, the Philadelphia Flyers finally brought their record to .500 for the first time this season, beating the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Saturday afternoon.

Thursday 02/28/2013

Cape May Court House teen excels as goaltender for club team

By JASON MAZDA Staff Writer

Updated: March 01, 2013 - 12:20 am

Spotlight

The team is ranked No. 5 in the country. The coach is a U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer. The players include sons of Philadelphia Flyers stars Danny Briere and Kimmo Timonen, and a grandson of Flyers legend Bobby Clarke.

Gagne scores in first game back as Flyers beat Capitals

Associated Press

Updated: February 28, 2013 - 12:13 am

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PHILADELPHIA — Simon Gagne got very little sleep on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to rejoin the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tuesday 02/26/2013

L.A. Kings trade Simon Gagne back to Philadelphia

By GREG BEACHAM Associated Press

Updated: February 26, 2013 - 11:58 pm

The Los Angeles Kings traded Simon Gagne back to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for a conditional draft pick, sending the struggling left wing back to the city where he had his greatest NHL success.

Devils place Brodeur, 40, on injured reserve with sore back

Associated Press

Posted: February 26, 2013

NEWARK — The New Jersey Devils have placed goaltender Martin Brodeur on injured reserve with a sore back.

Devils, Newark reach agreement on arena revenue

Associated Press

Posted: February 26, 2013

NEWARK — Newark's City Council on Tuesday approved a revenue-sharing deal between the city and the NHL's New Jersey Devils for the Prudential Center arena.

Flyers lose to Maple Leafs for second time this month, 4-2

By DAVE ZEITLIN Associated Press

Updated: February 26, 2013 - 12:49 am

PHILADELPHIA — The excitement James van Riemsdyk felt about playing his first game in Philadelphia since a trade to Toronto quickly turned to nerves when the Maple Leafs winger spent four minutes in the penalty box in the third period.

Monday 02/25/2013

Albany Devils leave Atlantic City happy, but their return to Boardwalk is far from certain

By JASON MAZDA, Staff Writer

Updated: February 25, 2013 - 10:07 am

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ATLANTIC CITY - The Albany Devils walked out of Boardwalk Hall with a win Sunday evening.

Sunday 02/24/2013

Simmonds’ goal sends Flyers to 5-3 win over Jets

Associated Press

Updated: February 24, 2013 - 12:05 am

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia center Zac Rinaldo said the Flyers were embarrassed by the way they started Saturday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Friday 02/22/2013

Flyers come out flat and lose to Panthers, 5-2

BY ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer

Updated: February 22, 2013 - 12:50 am

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PHILADELPHIA — Back home after a six-game road trip, the Flyers came out flat one night after a wild win at Pittsburgh and lost to the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Thursday.

Thursday 02/21/2013

Flyers center Matt Read out 6 weeks with torn rib muscles

Associated Press

Updated: February 22, 2013 - 1:05 am

PHILADELPHIA — Flyers center Matt Read will miss six weeks because of torn rib cage muscles.

Flyers win wild game against Penguins

Associated Press

Updated: February 21, 2013 - 2:58 am

Spotlight

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers picked up right where the two rivals left off in the playoffs last season.

Broad St. Bullies movie to mix 'Rocky' and 'Boogie Nights'

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

Updated: February 21, 2013 - 12:51 am

PHILADELPHIA - Rob Zombie has gone from horror to hockey.

Tuesday 02/19/2013

Giroux leads Flyers to 7-0 blowout of Isles

IRA PODELL,AP Sports Writer

Posted: February 19, 2013

Spotlight

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Claude Giroux had seen enough once the Philadelphia Flyers absorbed a one-sided defeat to Montreal in the midst of an already tough trip.

Sunday 02/17/2013

Slumping Flyers fall to Canadiens

Associated Press

Updated: February 18, 2013 - 12:57 am

MONTREAL — The Canadiens are still feeding off their lopsided loss on home ice to the rival Toronto Maple Leafs last week.

Saturday 02/16/2013

Devils roar back to defeat Flyers, 5-3

By TOM CANAVAN, Associated Press

Updated: March 09, 2013 - 10:21 pm

NEWARK - There is a reason the New Jersey Devils are leading the Eastern Conference. Whatever happens, they just seem to find a way to get the job done.

Wednesday 02/13/2013

Bryzgalov helps Flyers win second road game of season

Associated Press

Posted: February 13, 2013

Spotlight

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — A night after getting pulled in a loss at Toronto, Ilya Bryzgalov was solid for the Flyers in a rare road win.

Monday 02/11/2013

Surging Maple Leafs put away Flyers with ease, 5-2

Associated Press

Updated: February 12, 2013 - 12:27 am

Spotlight

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs had a rare well-played game at home.

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