Briere frustrated by latest injury; Ducks trying to elevate game

We respect Daniel Briere for phoning us back. "[Wednesday] was a tough day," Briere told ESPN.com on Thursday. An...

CAPTION: Oct. 18, 2008; San Jose, CA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Daniel Briere (48) scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov (right) during the third period...

Severe groin strain sidelines Flyers C Briere four-to-five weeks

Flyers center Danny Briere will be sidelined four to five weeks with a severe groin strain.

QOTW answers: Holland, Lamoriello your top GMs

Best GM in the NHL? The ESPN.com puckheads delivered again. Ken Holland was the most popular answer, followed by Lou Lamoriello (Devils), Doug Wilson...

Bouwmeester finally waking up

Florida defenseman Jay Bouwmeester is finally performing like a man motivated by a contract year. After being held without a goal for the first 20 ga...

Checking in with "Jonesy"

John Buccigross checks in with "Jonesy" to get his take on the state of the NHL.

Richards scores twice as Flyers beat slumping Lightning in overtime

Mike Richards scored two goals, including the winner 2:05 into overtime, and the Flyers sent the Lightning to their fifth straight loss with a 4-3 victory.

Fantasy Forecaster: Thanksgiving week showdowns

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the weekly schedule, highlighting teams with the most games and the best and worst matchups.

Biron records 40 saves for first shutout of season for Flyers

Martin Biron made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season in the Flyers' 3-0 victory over the Sabres on Friday night.

Philadelphia Flyers v New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 04: Daniel Briere #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers waits for a faceoff against the New Jersey Devils on October...

Coyotes-Flyers Preview

Coyotes-Flyers Preview

Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades

Most teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.

Open Ice: Are the big three free agents worth roster slots?

Sean Allen analyzes whether free agents Brendan Shanahan, Mats Sundin and Peter Forsberg deserve roster slots, and more.

Point Shots: The benefit of using hits instead of penalty minutes

Jim Wilkie explains why using hits instead of penalty minutes (PIMs) is much more realistic. He also hits all the latest news.

Staal gets it going against Red Wings

Jordan Staal's extraordinary performance Tuesday night in Pittsburgh's 7-6 overtime victory over Detroit is the sort of thing that can vault a player ...