Blair Betts News

The Colorado Avalanche are struggling after a hot start lifted them to the top of the Northwest Division.

Of all the players on the Flyers roster that could be suspended, I would probably peg Briere about as likely to be banned as Mika Pyorala .

Having lost two straight on their current five-game road trip, the Philadelphia Flyers aim for their first win at Colorado in almost seven years tonight in a matchup with the Avalanche at Pepsi Center.

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Blair Betts suffered a separated shoulder during Saturday's 3-1 loss in Phoenix and could miss up to four weeks.

Keith Yandle scored a power-play goal with 9:41 remaining to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Saturday night for their second victory in three games.

Written By: Mark a oeThe Hard Hittera Ritter There was plenty of hype surrounding last nighta s matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks and there was plenty on the line for both of these clubs, mainly, bragging rights.

"We all kind of play the same game - hard-nosed, get in on the forecheck, and take the body," says Dan Carcillo, a smarter player this year.

For weeks Flyers coach John Stevens has lauded his players for being aggressive without taking careless penalties.

Ottawa Senators' Pascal Leclaire lets in a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Jeff Carter has always been one to shoot first and answer questions about assists later.

Could history be in the making in the Atlantic Division? Since the NHL re-aligned its divisional format in 1998, no division has placed all five teams in the playoffs.

Flyers forward Blair Betts, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates Matt Carle, left, and Dan Carcillo during the second period of their 5-1 win over Ottawa.

The last time the Flyers faced the Ottawa Senators, the evil, uncontrollable side of Dan Carcillo reared its ugly head.

There is no denying that Friday night's win in Buffalo was a huge two points for the Flyers.

Daniel Carcillo and the rest of Philadelphia's third- and fourth-line players put up some big numbers against stingy Buffalo.

There are enough ex-Flyers in Los Angeles Kings management to complete a line in Hollywood Squares, so it's no surprise defenseman Randy Jones is heading west.

Written By: Mark a oeThe Hard Hittera Ritter Tonight, the Philadelphia Flyers host the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Wachovia Center at 5:00 PM EST.

It only took the Flyers about three minutes Saturday to achieve the team bonding they were trying to get from a recent three-day retreat in Florida.

Flyers rookie right winger David Laliberte got into the spirit of Halloween yesterday at the Wachovia Center.