Flyers' captain Pronger out for rest of season

2011-12-16T03:30:18Z

The Philadelphia Flyers have lost captain Chris Pronger for the remainder of the 2011-12 National Hockey League season because of post-concussion syndrome.

Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren announced Th...

Pronger out for season with concussion

2011-12-15T19:30:43Z

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the National Hockey League (NHL) season with a concussion, the team said on Thursday, adding a...

Flyers captain Pronger to miss a month for knee surgery

2011-11-28T13:30:22Z

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will have surgery on his left knee Tuesday and will miss a month, the National Hockey League team said on Monday.

Flyers' Pronger takes stick to eye

2011-10-25T01:30:15Z

Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss two to three weeks and will spend several days on bed rest after taking a stick to the eye in Philadelphia's NHL contest against Toronto.

Pronger and Toronto's

Flyers edge Canucks in thrilling shootout to keep perfect start

2011-10-12T20:00:08Z

(Reuters) - The revamped Philadelphia Flyers maintained their perfect start to the season with an offensive-charged 5-4 triumph over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.

And...

Flyers' Pronger out four-to-six weeks with broken foot

2010-12-17T10:30:24Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will undergo surgery on his broken right foot and be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, the NHL team said on Friday.

The former Norris trophy winner, awarded for the

Briere scores 2 goals in Flyers' win over Leafs

2010-12-09T19:30:39Z

Danny Briere scores 2 goals, lifts Flyers to 4-1 win over Maple Leafs

Danny Briere scored twice and the Philadelphia cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs after building a three-goal lead on Thursday night.

Briere scored Philadelphia's final two goals to give him a team-leading 1...

Hagman, Borque give Flames shootout win vs. Flyers

2010-11-29T14:41:42Z

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2010-11-30T13:31:12Z

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What were the most exciting moments of the 2007 NHL playoffs?

2010-11-04T14:37:53Z

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No Time to Panic

2010-11-03T02:48:54Z

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An East vs West Battle!

2010-11-03T02:49:26Z

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A Broad Street Revival

2010-11-03T02:48:58Z

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No Skirting the Issue – The Flyers Stunk

2010-11-03T02:48:53Z

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Great Florida Panthers Players

2010-11-03T02:49:11Z

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Colaiacovo's OT goal lifts Blues over Flyers

2010-10-09T20:30:13Z

Colaiacovo scores in OT, gives Blues 2-1 win over Flyers

Carlo Colaiacovo scored 1:47 into overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.

Colaiacovo followed up

Flyers D Chris Pronger out vs. Penguins

2010-10-08T09:17:36Z

Flyers D Chris Pronger (knee) sits out against Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger sat out the season-opening game against Pittsburgh as he recovers from offseason surgery to clean out his right knee.

Pronger had only two full practices a...

Flyers have big moves to make

2010-06-11T17:30:17Z

Flyers GM Holmgren knows changes necessary to keep team Stanley Cup title contenders

Michael Leighton cost the Flyers all of about $142,000 this season.

His price will surely go up.

It just might be a different tea...

Pronger Pinup: Hockey star poster-ized in Chicago

2010-06-08T16:00:17Z

Poster in Chicago labels Flyers' Pronger as Chrissy, and 'Looks like Tarzan, skates like Jane'

Chris Pronger has become poster-ized in the town where Michael Jordan made it an art form with high-flying dunks over helpless defenders.

The Blackhawks demonstrate going through Flyers just as easy as going around them

It's clear by now who the real bullies are.

The speedy, skillful Blackhawks can still make the game look easy — witness the second-period power-play goal on which four Chicago players strung together passes in rapid-fire succession before Dustin Byfu...

Pronger loses his edge, and Flyers D goes soft

2010-06-06T20:30:20Z

Pronger loses his edge, and Flyers defense suddenly goes soft in Game 5 loss to Blackhawks

Chris Pronger and Philadelphia's stiff defense suddenly went soft, and the Flyers are facing elimination.

After pushing Dustin Byfuglien and the

Flyers having fun despite trailing in Cup series

2010-06-03T13:45:47Z

Loose Flyers turn news conferences into standup acts despite trailing in Stanley Cup series

Peter Laviolette and Chris Pronger could team up for a standup act once the Stanley Cup finals are done.

Even though the Philade...

Top lines regroup after empty Cup finals opener

2010-05-31T01:00:08Z

After high-scoring opener, Flyers and Blackhawks look for more punch from top lines in Game 2

Chris Pronger played more than half of the series-opening game for Philadelphia, a 6-foot-6 wall of willpower helping keep Chicago's talented top line in check.

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Finals nothing new for Pronger, Hossa

2010-05-27T14:30:28Z

Flyers D Chris Pronger, Blackhawks F Marian Hossa find their way back to Stanley Cup finals

Chris Pronger and Marian Hossa (HOH'-sah) can't stay away from the Stanley Cup finals.

Some players spend their entire career chasing the Cup without ever having the chance to hoist it.

Pronger is...

Where Pronger goes, Stanley Cup dreams follow

2010-05-26T18:30:08Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger has been a Stanley Cup talisman the last five seasons, reaching the finals three times with three different teams.

Perhaps more instructive of Pronger's value, however,...

Gagne returns to secure overtime win for Flyers

2010-05-07T20:15:37Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers winger Simon Gagne, playing with two screws in a broken toe, scored an overtime goal to give his team a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins and stave off Flyers hold off elimination on Gagne's OT winner, beat Bruins 5-4 in Game 4 of East semis

Simon Gagne made a timely return to the lineup, scoring in overtime to help the Philadelphia Flyers hold off elimination by beating the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Friday night in Game 4 of the

Zubrus' goal lifts Devils over Flyers; series 1-1

2010-06-12T08:39:41Z

Dainius Zubrus' goal with 4:04 left lifts Devils over Flyers 5-3; series knotted 1-1

The New Jersey Devils finally found a way to beat the Philadelphia Flyers.

They just played like the Flyers, tough, physical and a little chippy, too.

Dainius Zubrus powered h...

Predators edge Flyers in shootout

2010-03-16T20:32:08Z

Rinne makes 42 saves and Predators edge Flyers 4-3 in shootout

Martin Erat scored the only goal of the shootout to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.

Stev...

Anisimov's goal lifts Rangers 2-1 over Flyers

2010-06-12T04:41:22Z

Anisimov's goal lifts Rangers to 2-1 win over Flyers, spoils Gagne's return

Artem Anisimov broke a second-period tie and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 36 shots, leading the New York Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Philade...

Selanne scores shootout winner for Ducks

2010-04-16T09:53:48Z

Selanne scores twice in regulation, winner in shootout as Anaheim tops Flyers 3-2

Chris Pronger was 16 seconds away from enjoying a goal and a Flyers' victory on his 35th birthday in his first game against the Ducks since they traded him in June.

Teemu Selanne spoiled it all for his form...

New additions have Flyers thinking Stanley Cup run

2010-04-16T10:01:40Z

Flying High: Additions of Emery, Pronger have Flyers thinking of 1st Stanley Cup since 1975

The Flyers won two Stanley Cups before the Phillies won their first title. They celebrated with two parades in downtown Philadelphia, the kind of end-of-season frivolity the Eagles have never felt after a Super Bowl.

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Without Pronger, Ducks retool with depth, scoring

2010-06-12T06:00:54Z

Chris Pronger's departure forces Ducks to get deeper, find more scoring for Pacific run

A huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks' success rested squarely on Chris Pronger's broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving the puck while cloggi...

Flyers, Red Wings, Pens are Cup contenders in Olympic year

2010-04-16T10:04:07Z

There will be more on the line than usual when the puck drops across North America and in Europe this week for the new National Hockey League season.

With the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games looming in February, the players will be under a ...

NHL INSIDE DISH

2010-10-22T11:20:06Z

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Flyers, Pronger agree to multiyear contract

2010-04-16T11:28:59Z

Chris Pronger gets multiyear extension from Flyers

Chris Pronger and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a multiyear extension on Tuesday, ensuring that the 2000 NHL MVP will remain under contract beyond this season.

The Flyers acquired the star defenseman in a blockbuster, draft-day trade with the John Tavares selected first overall by the New York Islanders.

The New York Islanders kept John Tavares and everyone else in the hockey world wondering whether he would become the team's fourth No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft history.

For the high-scoring junior star, a dream came true Friday night when Islanders general manager

Flyers get defenseman Pronger from Anaheim

2010-04-16T11:37:00Z

Flyers get defenseman Pronger from Anaheim for Lupul, Sbisa, draft picks

The Philadelphia Flyers made the biggest early splash at the NHL draft when they acquired star defenseman Chris Pronger on Friday.

Pronger and prospect R...

Getzlaf, Niedermayer lead Ducks past Coyotes

2010-04-16T15:55:23Z

Ducks beat Coyotes 6-2 to climb within a point out of playoff spot

Ryan Getzlaf scored two power-play goals in the third period, Scott Niedermayer and rookie Andrew Ebbett also connected with the man advantage, and the Anaheim Ducks

Selanne's OT goal beats Predators 4-3

2010-06-12T06:02:01Z

Selanne's OT goal gives him 1,200 NHL points and lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Predators

Teemu Selanne scored Anaheim's third power-play goal 34 seconds into overtime for his 1,200th NHL point, rookies Andrew Ebbett and ...

Kunitz, Perry lift Ducks with third-period goals

2010-04-16T17:18:32Z

Kunitz, Perry score third-period goals in Ducks 3-2 win over Sabres

Chris Kunitz and Corey Perry scored third-period goals and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Monday night.

Kunitz scored on a power play early in t...

Malone helps Lightning beat Ducks 4-3

2010-06-12T05:48:26Z

Malone scores 2 goals, Lightning beat Ducks 4-3 while Stamkos sits

Ryan Malone scored his second goal of the game with 9:10 left in the third period to put Tampa Bay ahead for good, and Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists in the Lightning's 4-3 victory over Bobby Ryan, Jonas Hiller lead Ducks to 2-0 victory over Coyotes

Rookie Bobby Ryan had a goal and an assist, and Jonas Hiller made 29 saves in the Anaheim Ducks' 2-0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday night.

Ryan assisted on

Late goal by Dawes leads Rangers past Ducks

2010-04-16T13:48:36Z

Nigel Dawes' tiebreaking goal late in 3rd period leads Rangers to 3-1 victory over Ducks

Nigel Dawes stole a pass, deked defender Chris Pronger and beat Jonas Hiller between the pads for a tiebreaking goal with 3:16 remaining that lifted the

NHL season to kick off with no turmoil

2010-09-10T01:19:41Z

NHL Season Returns With New Gimmicks, but No Talk of Lockouts, Steroids or Police Blotters

So ends the summer when the NHL stood out by simply laying low. No talk of lockouts, steroids, rogue referees or police blotters in the world of hockey during the few short months following the Anaheim Ducks' landmark championship for

Novelty to champion: Ducks win the Cup

2010-09-09T00:49:47Z

Led by NHL Playoffs MVP Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Beats Ottawa 6-2 to Win First Stanley Cup

The Anaheim Ducks were born on the silver screen and came of age by capturing the shiniest of silver cups. They dropped the mighty from their name, but not their game and skated off with the first ...

McAmmond sits out Game 4 for Senators

2010-09-09T00:11:12Z

Lingering Effects From Taking Pronger's Elbow to Head Wrecks McAmmond's Plans to Play for Sens

Dean McAmmond wanted to play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night, but lingering effects from taking Chris Pronger's elbow to the head wrecked those plans.

After being listed as a game-...

NHL takes steps to curtail blows to head

2010-09-09T00:09:27Z

After Chris Pronger's Hit on Dean McAmmond, NHL GMs Take Steps to Curtail Blows to the Head

Chris Pronger single-handedly set the NHL general managers' meeting agenda, making blows to the head the primary topic discussed Monday. A day after the Sens' McAmmond Will Be Game-Time Decision for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Finals After Pronger's Hit

Dean McAmmond wants to play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals. He just needs to be sure there are no lingering effects from taking Chris Pronger's elbow to the head.

The Ducks' Chris Pronger Draws Game 4 Suspension for Hit to the Head on Senators' Dean McAmmond

The Anaheim Ducks will have to play without Chris Pronger _ again. Pronger was suspended Sunday for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals for his forearm...

Senators make it a series with 5-3 win

2010-09-08T23:53:04Z

Senators Score 3 Goals in the 2nd Period to Defeat Ducks 5-3 in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Finals

Daniel Alfredsson and the Ottawa Senators jumped back into the Stanley Cup finals with a little luck and a lot of anger. Anaheim Ducks ...

Selanne breaks out as Ducks even series

2010-09-08T20:29:26Z

Selanne Ends Slump With a Goal, 2 Assists As Ducks Even Series With 5-3 Win Over Red Wings

Coming off a lopsided loss, missing perhaps their best player, the Anaheim Ducks blew an early lead and were outshot from the start. They still found a way to even their Western Conference finals against the Ducks Star Defenseman Chris Pronger Draws 1-Game Suspension for Hit on Red Wings' Holmstrom

Anaheim defenseman Chris Pronger was suspended for one game by the NHL on Wednesday for his hit on Detroit's

Flyers Canadiens Hockey

2010-12-15T20:01:36Z

Philadelphia Flyers Chris Pronger, top, smothers Montreal Canadiens' Mathieu Darche during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. (AP Ph...

Flyers Devils Hockey

2010-11-27T15:31:54Z

New Jersey Devils' Mark Fayne, left, gets tangles with Philadelphia Flyers' Chris Pronger during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 in

Flames Flyers Hockey

2010-11-26T15:31:56Z

Philadelphia Flyers' Chris Pronger, right, reacts after being called for a penalty near Calgary Flames' Jay Bouwmeester, left, and goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, of Tampa Bay Lightning's Adam Hall (18) celebrates after scoring a goal as Philadelphia Flyers' Chris Pronger (20) and Matt Carle (25) skate by in the first period of an Philadelphia Flyers' Chris Pronger, rear, celebrates his second goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

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