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Hits-to-the-head message getting serious for teams

...incidents than they have in the past. It's about time, says former Philadelphia Flyers captain Keith Primeau, whose career was prematurely ended by concussion problems. "I'm not privy to the steps the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2008

There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list

Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.com

The NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

REPORTING FROM ... THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY'S SPORTS CONCUSSION SYMPOSIUM

Peter Keating

...brain trauma has shortened the careers of NHL stars such as Pat LaFontaine, Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau. Moreover, as players get bigger and improved equipment allows more aggressive play, there are indications that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Flyers 4, Hurricanes 2

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Flyers 4, Hurricanes 2

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008

Flames 8, Panthers 2

Associated Press

Flames 8, Panthers 2

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Flyers defensemen Timonen, Coburn may be healthy enough for Game 5 return

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Barring setbacks, the Flyers will have at least one and maybe both of their top defensemen, Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn, in the lineup for the first time in the series.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2008

Lemieux, Jagr figure prominently in Pens' playoff highlights

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had an ice floe full of memorable moments in the playoffs. David Amber pared them down to 10.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

No shortage of playoff moments for the Broad Street Bullies

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Flyers have had a lot of memorable moments in the playoffs. David Amber pared them down to 10.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia: More memorable meetings

ESPN Research

The Penguins and Flyers will meet in the first all-Pennsylvania conference finals starting Friday in Pittsburgh. Here are other memorable games between the two cities across all sports.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2008

CLIP REEL: GOING THE DISTANCE (FO' REAL!)

Ted Bauer

...Flyers (hey, they're meeting in the Conference Finals this year!) back in the 2000 playoffs. Keith Primeau had the game winner. Penguins vs. Capitals back in 1996 was pretty long. Stars vs. Canucks...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 05, 2008

NHL Playoffs -- Longest OT games

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NHL Playoffs -- Longest OT games

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008

The best overtime playoff games of all time

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

They are the games that keep you on the edge of your seat as your heart pounds and knees shake. This season, we can expect new hockey heroes to be made in the blink of an eye as the red light goes on. Here's a look at some of the most memorable overtime playoff games in NHL history.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Why is Philly struggling? Here are two reasons all too familiar to Flyers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

If you're wondering why the Flyers are in the middle of a free fall, you can point to two reasons all to familiar to Philly fans: concussions and the lack of a bona fide No. 1 netminder.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008

Flyers' Gagne out for season with concussion, not planning retirement

Associated Press

The Flyers' Simon Gagne was advised by a concussion specialist to sit out the rest of the season and take at least a month off before starting light physical exercise.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

Concussion specialist advises Gagne to sit out remainder of season

Associated Press

Simon Gagne might not play again this season because of lingering symptoms from the three concussions he sustained this season.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008