

PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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The PHLY Flyers Podcast is your home for daily Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Hosted by Charlie O'Connor and Bill Matz, the show delivers expert analysis, player interviews, game breakdowns, trade rumors, and postgame reactions. From the Wells Fargo Center to the draft floor, PHLY Flyers brings Flyers fans insider access, honest discussion, and passionate coverage of the Orange and Black. No one covers the Flyers or Philadelphia hockey like PHLY Sports.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Sam Ersson leads the way in win over Devils to help Philadelphia complete the Josh Harris sweep
We did it! In back-to-back days, Philadelphia teams have defeated Josh Harris-owned teams in the South Philly sports complex that the Sixers owner wanted to break up.Sam Ersson played one of his best games of the season, while the Flyers got offense from all their depth, including Garnet Hathaway matching last year’s goal and points total in 31 fewer games.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the win over New Jersey, and the Eastern Conference playoff race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 2025 • 1h
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Isles win, Carolina Hurricanes trade for Mikko Rantanen
For a second straight night, the Flyers scored the game’s opening goal, but went to the first intermission trailing 2-1, and again, the New York team never looked back. Back-to-back regulation losses to division foes now have the Flyers falling further from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.The biggest news in the NHL, however, is a huge trade between the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks which will send Mikko Rantanen to the Canes for Martin Necas and Jack Drury. Taylor Hall is also headed to Carolina from the ‘Hawks.Bill & Kelly react to Flyers/Islanders, as well as Carolina GM Eric Tulsky making one of the biggest trades the NHL has seen in a while. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Igor Shesterkin, Rangers end Philly’s point streak in Metropolitan matchup
The Philadelphia Flyers played their worst period in weeks to start this game in Madison Square Garden, and when you couple a mediocre-at-best performance with a red hot Igor Shesterkin, the New York Rangers won handily in a game with significant implications in the wild card race.Owen Tippett opened the scoring, directing a puck off his skate on the rush for a 1-0 lead, but it was all Rangers after that.Bill, Charlie & Steve break down the loss, and what it means for the Flyers playoff chances and the upcoming schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 8min
Trade Ristolainen? Blame goalies? Reacting to Danny Briere’s pre-Trade Deadline press conference
Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere addressed the media on Tuesday, and following a 2-1 OT win over the Red Wings, we’re taking a look at Danny B’s words from yesterday.From Briere’s take on the upcoming prospects not yet donning Orange & Black, to whether there will be a trade market for Rasmus Ristolainen ahead of the trade deadline, Charlie & Bill touch on everything from yesterday’s presser, as well as answer some mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 6min
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Mailbag following OT Win over Red Wings, Danny Briere press conference
A mostly uneventful game between the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers lends itself perfectly to a mailbag show!General manager Danny Briere met with the assembled media on Tuesday morning, and spoke at length about Rasmus Ristolainen, Sam Ersson and the goaltending, and all the rumors ahead of the March 7th Trade Deadline.Bill answers questions from the mailbag before Charlie joins from the Wells Fargo Center to dissect Flyers/Red Wings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 8min
With 10 games before Four Nations break and trade deadline approaching, Matvei Michkov & Philadelphia Flyers can get back into race
Matvei Michkov has fallen out of favor over the last few weeks, falling behind Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson and even Dustin Wolf in the Calder Trophy race. But a recent hot streak has re-opened the possibility for The Mad Russian to get back into the conversation.Similarly, the Flyers looked to be trending towards the basement with a 5-10-2 stretch from December 5th through January 9th. But with 4 wins and 9 points in their last 5 games, the Orange & Black are right back in it.Bill & Charlie discuss both the Calder & playoff races, as well as the decision to call up Rodrigo Ābols after placing Ryan Poehling on IR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Matvei Michkov & special teams help grind out a win against the Devils
It wasn’t pretty, but the Philadelphia Flyers worked hard to secure a victory over the Devils in New Jersey on Saturday afternoon.A low event game that only saw 32 shots on goal and over 50 total blocks, the Flyers PK & PP stepped up to beat one of the best teams in the east.Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the win and look at Philly’s playoff push. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Travis Konecny‘s big 2nd period sinks Islanders
The first period of Thursday’s matchup with the Islanders was marred by a questionable hit that knocked Ryan Poehling out of the game, and the emotions after that put the Flyers at a 1-0 deficit after 20 minutes.But Philadelphia responded with a 3-goal middle frame, and an 11-6 shot advantage highlighted by some huge setups from Travis Konecny.The Isles showed life in the 3rd but a Cam York goal stemmed the tide and propelled the Orange & Black to victory.Charlie & Bill break down the win, and big games for Morgan Frost & Joel Farabee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 11min
Trade? Re-sign? Need time? What should Tortorella & Briere do with long-tenured Flyers players?
John Tortorella and his staff have been behind the Philadelphia Flyers’ bench for 209 games, as of Tuesday night’s matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. And while the Orange & Black have managed to cycle in some new, young players in that time, much of the lineup has been here for at least a part of Torts’ two-and-a-half seasons. Morgan Frost, Joel Farabee, Rasmus Ristolainen, Cam York and many others need to have decisions made about their future in one way or another soon, and it’s time to start talking about what those decisions could mean for the long term. Charlie & Bill discuss potential trades & re-signings with the Trade Deadline approaching. Plus, Charlie & Bill reveal their Quarter-Century Teams! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
PHLY Flyers Postgame: Zach Werenski scores twice, Columbus Blue Jackets win shootout
The Philadelphia Flyers hadn’t won more than 2 straight games since the end of November, and that streak continues after a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.Looking for only their second win in the backend of a back-to-back this season, Bobby Brink and Owen Tippett lit the lamp for the Orange and Black in a surprisingly low-scoring game while Zach Werenski put 2 pucks behind Ivan Fedotov.Charlie & Bill break down the shootout loss, the continued strong play of Noah Cates, and John Tortorella’s pending decisions on the lineup and goaltending. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


