Ole-Kristian Tollefsen News

Speaking to a Canadian TV interviewer who was at the Skate Zone in Voorhees yesterday, Flyers goalie Ray Emery conceded that facing his former team, Ottawa, was a very big deal for him.

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

It would not be a reach to say that the Flyers are a different team since their Oct.

The Flyers were second in the NHL with an average of 3.57 goals per game entering yesterday's play, which overshadowed the main reason for their early-season success: a vastly improved defense.

Flyers rookie left wing James van Riemsdyk of Middletown learned Saturday night what NHL goaltenders already know about Jeff Carter's wrist shot.

Mika Pyorala's first career shootout tally was the difference as Philadelphia clipped St.

Chris Pronger has not been around the Flyers long enough to accurately predict his team's chances in the Eastern Conference this season, let alone its prospects for a Stanley Cup.

In the last two games, that formula has been perfectly executed. Centers and Jeff Carter snapped slumps with two goals apiece, and rookie right winger David Laliberte added his second goal in two games to highlight the Flyers ' 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night at the Wachovia Center.

Instead, they became aggressive. and Jeff Carter scored two goals apiece and rookie David Laliberte and Scott Hartnell also tallied, leading Philadelphia to a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Say goodbye to Simon Gagne for a while. And maybe, just maybe, say hello again to Randy Jones.

Claude Giroux got creative after watching two Philadelphia teammate come up empty in the shootout.

When the NHL returned from its yearlong lockout in the fall of 2005 and introduced fans to the overtime shootout, I was all for it.

Two years. That's how long it's been since oft-injured Philadelphia defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen felt like this after a game.

Claude Giroux scored on a backhand-to-forehand move in a shootout, then Michael Ryder's wrist shot hit the post on Boston's final attempt, giving the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 victory over the Bruins on Thursday night.

While the Flyers really haven't hit an iceberg yet, they are doing some rearranging of their deck chairs.

A hot start has been tempered by three straight losses, and now the Flyers are looking for ways to correct an offense that can't seem to score in big spots.

Matt Carle entered last night leading NHL defensemen in points with eight and assists with seven.

Tonight marks the first of six regular season showdowns between the Philadelphia Flyers and their cross-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wachovia Center.

With the Phillies game postponed tonight, I bet you're flipping through the channels, looking for something to watch.

It takes a near-perfect game to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Flyers were far from that Thursday night.