Ilya Bryzgalov

Stamkos Scores Twice as Bolts Strike Flyers

December 27, 2011

Steven Stamkos is one of the NHL’s most prolific offensive players. So, when the forward gets open looks in front of the net the Lightning are tough to beat. The Flyers found out the hard way on Tuesday night in a 5-1 defeat.

With two goals tonight Stamkos tied the Rangers’ Marion Gaborik with 22 goals for the season and the lead for the top goal scorer in the league.

Stamkos’ first goal came 8:30 into the second period, breaking a 1-1 tie. Stamkos took the rebound from a Ryan Malone shot and put a backhand shot past Ilya Bryzgalov.

Bryzgalov let in five goals on only 16 shots. The theme throughout the game was missed Flyer opportunities that turned into Lightning goals. Usually when a team dominates on shots, possessions, and scoring opportunities they find themselves on the celebratory side of a blowout.

Not tonight.

A Look At The 'New Guys': Ilya and Lilja on D

December 23, 2011

Kim Pollock

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The fourth installment of Kim Pollock's look at the new guys.

In this piece, Pollock focuses on Andreas Lilja and Ilya Bryzgalov, both free agent offseason acquisitions by the Flyers.

Flyers Sneak Away From Colorado With a Point

December 20, 2011

Mark Trible

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The Philadelphia Flyers hit the ice in Denver Monday night seeking another win streak after Saturday’s 6-0 thrashing by the Boston Bruins. Instead, they snuck out of the Pepsi Center with a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Philadelphia (20-8-4) struck first when Scott Hartnell scored with 1:29 remaining in the first period. On the power play goal, Jaromir Jagr saved the puck from leaving the offensive zone and quickly fired it near the net. Jakub Voracek, who has played spectacularly lately, shuffled a pass across the goal-mouth for Hartnell.

The tally was Hartnell’s 16th goal of the season, tying him with Claude Giroux as the highest goal scorer on the Flyers this season. It was also his seventh power play goal on the year.

Colorado (16-17-1) took the game’s momentum in the second period with strong contributions from their young core.

Bruins beatdown Flyers in 6-0 Rout

December 17, 2011

Matthew Brigidi

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All good things must come to an end.

This was painfully obvious Saturday afternoon when the Philadelphia Flyers suffered their first loss in nearly three weeks at the hands of the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Boston Bruins.

Prior to meeting Boston, the Flyers had been on a dream-like run, winning seven consecutive games and going 9-1-0 in their last ten.

Saturday proved to be a rude awakening.

Old rivalry introduced to new faces

December 9, 2011

Matthew Brigidi

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For the Philadelphia Flyers and their fans, much of the 2011-12 season will be focused on the New York Rangers. Because of this year’s Winter Classic matchup, players and fans should expect to be inundated with questions, information and banter about the hatred between the Broad Street Bullies and the Broadway Blueshirts.

However, there is still one rivalry that has been overshadowed thus far. That rivalry includes the team on the other side of the Keystone State, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Read's three-point night propels Flyers

December 3, 2011

John Russo

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Matt Read's three-point night is all the support Ilya Bryzgalov needed in his return to Phoenix.

The Flyers scored four goals in the first period en route to a 4-2 win over the Coyotes, Saturday night.

Have The Isles Become Montoya's Team?

December 3, 2011

Rob McGowan

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Al Montoya has been superb this season for the New York Islanders, but with Rick DiPietro here for several more years, how much longer will his run actually last?

Game Day: Philadelphia Flyers @ Phoenix Coyotes

December 3, 2011

czechtacular

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The first matchup featuring the Phoenix Coyotes and departed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov didn't amount to a result they liked, what with Matt Read scoring the game-winning goal with just 18.6 seconds remaining in the final frame. Now, in their own barn, the Coyotes are looking for proper revenge. Problem is, they may not even get it as Sergei Bobrovsky might get the start in goal for the Flyers as they visit Jobing.com Arena.

The Flyers last faced another former team of Bryzgalov's, Anaheim, less than 24 hours ago. The Ducks got the jump on them with three goals, but the Flyers came back to take the game in overtime, 4-3. Phoenix is coming off a 1-0 loss against Winnipeg ...

The Ghosts of Bryzgalov's Past

December 3, 2011

Matthew Brigidi

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Ilya Bryzgalov is not in the best place right now. Matt Brigidi examines the situation in his preview of tonight's Flyers-Coyotes game.

It's time for Bob and Bryz to step up

November 29, 2011

John Russo

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In Part 1 of a two-part series, John Russo discusses what's in store for the Flyers goaltenders the next month and a half.

With a rough December that will see 10 of the Flyers 13 games on the road heading into the Winter Classic, this could be a make-or-break situation for the Flyers this season.