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Hartnell’s OT heroics snaps Pens win streak

March 18, 2012
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Scott Hartnell’s game-winning OT goal with .9 seconds remaining snapped the the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 11-game win streak. Photo/AP After an abysmal second period that saw Peter Laviolette’s club register only two shots, the Flyers battled back to topple the Pens inside the Wells Fargo Center Sunday afternoon. Hartnell scored twice including the OT...

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Flyers alumni will provide sweet memories to last generations

December 31, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer When the likes of Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Bill Barber hit the ice with John LeClair, Jeremy Roenick, and Eric Lindros, a waterfall of memories will splash Flyers fans young and old with sweet nostalgia. Saturday’s 3pm Alumni game outside at Citizens Bank Park will be must-see...

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Jagr shines in Flyers win over Pittsburgh, 4-2

December 30, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Photo/Getty Images By Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans Flyers Beat Writer There’s no way any script could’ve written Jaromir Jagr’s return to Pittsburgh in a Flyers uniform any better. Jagr, who’s been the topic of both good and bad stories within the Pittsburgh media, shined mightily while scoring a goal against his former club. It must...

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Flyers iced by Lightning 5-1

December 28, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Photo/AP By Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers Beat Writer It wasn’t exactly the way the Flyers wanted to follow the Christmas holiday. With the return of Brayden Schenn and Danny Briere, the Flyers weren’t able to stifle the Tampa Bay Lightning’s scoring attack nor goaltender Mathiu Garon. The Bolts beat up Ilya Bryzgalov and...

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Flyers blitzed by Boston to snap win streak

December 17, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Ilya Bryzgalov was pulled in the second period after giving up five goals on 20 shots. The Flyers were shutout 6-0 at the hands of the Boston Bruins. Photo/Getty By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer Coming in with a seven game win streak usually has letdown written all over it. Unfortunately,...

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Flyers pummel Capitals for sixth straight win

December 14, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Photo/Getty Images By Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers Editor Fresh off the heels of losing their best player for an ‘indefinite’ amount of time, the Flyers turned in a 5-1 win over the plummeting Washington Capitals for their sixth consecutive win. The worst possible scenario in the Claude Giroux concussion watch happened Tuesday morning...

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Giroux’s OT winner propels Flyers over Buffalo in thriller

December 8, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Claude Giroux's four-point performance Wednesday night in Buffalo put him atop the NHL scoring board with 36 points. Photo/AP By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer All Claude Giroux did Wednesday night in Buffalo was score four points, which includes an overtime game winner, and become the NHL’s sole scoring leader with 36 points....

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