I have come across some stuff on Twitter and the Philadelphia Flyers Facebook page after last night’s game blaming the loss on netminder Ilya Bryzgalov.  People are pointing out his performance in the shootout last night which the New York Islanders took 2-0 to win the game 1-0. Bryz earned his 25th career shutout and is the third player to reach that milestone in a Flyers...

This Week in Hockey is a weekly column in which assistant blogger Michael Spinner (@MichaelSpinner) shares and discusses the major storylines in the National Hockey League from the past week. Breaking down Ilya Bryzgalov On June 6, 2011 the Philadelphia Flyers acquired the rights to goalkeeper Ilya Bryzgalov, and promptly signed him to a...

Ilya Bryzgalov pretty much has resigned himself that even when he does something good, something bad happens. Pitch your25th career shutout and still lose a game, 1-0 because Evgeni Nabokov was simply unconscious at the other end. When people look back on his first year in Philly, these are some of the things they'll remember. Here's what the players had to say...

The big-ticket item known as the Universe in Ilya Bryzgalov will not start tomorrow’s Winter Classic game against the New York Rangers in Philadelphia. Ilya Bryzgalov will not get the start in the Winter Classic game, despite being a prolific charter on HBO's 24/7, and, sporting a nifty mask paying homage to Philadelphia sports. Is this the right move for the Flyers? To that, Bryzgalov...

from Sam Carchidi of Broad Street Bull, Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov was having a terrific game Sunday until he allowed a brutal wraparound goal to Marian Gaborik, giving the Rangers a 2-1 lead with 5.1 seconds left in the second period. Bryz said the puck took a “funny bounce” off his stick and that it was like “somebody sucking the puck with a vacuum behind...

Philadelphia Flyers Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. Photo: TalkSportsPhilly.com It’s pretty easy to dogpile on Ilya Bryzgalov right now. After being brought to the Flyers to solve their goaltending riddle, the quirky Russian has done a solid job of underwhelming Flyers fans. In the meantime, backup Sergei Bobrovsky has played amazing hockey, and has many people questioning whether management...

Aside from the Boston Bruins, one of the only other teams in the NHL’s Eastern Conference that might match up well with the Flyers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the New York Rangers. Yes… THOSE Rangers. The Rangers that the Flyers have not beaten in 5 meetings this season. The Philadelphia Flyers are in a familiar situation. It’s just not one that they expected...

Last year at this time the Philadelphia Flyers were being led by a rookie netminder from Russia, Sergei Bobrovsky, now they are being led by another Russian this time Ilya Bryzgalov.  Bryzgalov was signed in the offseason to tune of nine-years $51 million to give Philadelphia a franchise goalie. Only one problem has come from that signing and that is the fact that Bryz has not...

Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Rick Tocchet said today on Philadelphia sports radio 94.7 WIP that current netminder Ilya Bryzgalov needs to work on his work ethic among other things. Tocchet was a guest on WIP Middays with Anthony Gargano and Glen Macnow and they talked for about ten minutes on Bryz. Here are some of the quotes from Tocchet “He has to quit talking about the...

Although the Flyers didn't officially name a goaltender until just about an hour from puck drop, it was pretty obvious that Peter Laviolette was going to roll with Ilya Bryzgalov against the New Jersey Devils in today's game. Bryzgalov has faced the Devils only one time in his career; a 20-save shutout earlier this season.  Although he didn't record a shutout this afternoon, Bryzgalov...

Ilya Bryzgalov reported to Wells Fargo Center this morning ill and will NOT be in goal tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sergei Bobrovsky will start in goal. It's not certain whether Bryz will be the back-up or whether the Flyers will recall another goalie.

Game notes: The last time the Flyers played a game that reached the shootout in a 0-0 tie was December 6, 2005 when the Flyers beat Calgary 1-0.  It was just the second shootout the Flyers had ever participated in, and was their first-ever win. Ilya Bryzgalov recorded his 25th career shutout tonight by reaching the end of overtime without allowing a goal.  He is just...

HBO’s 24/7 series is becoming one of the most popular sports shows on television today. I didn’t know a whole heck of a lot about Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov before I started watching the 24/7 on the Rangers and Flyers leading up to the Winter Classic. I know enough now to consider Ilya to be a hidden gem in sports. The guy is as weird and as funny as it gets in professional...

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The Red Wings (37-17-2) will be looking to add one more record to the annals of the greatest franchise in hockey tonight, when they host the Flyers (31-17-7) in quest for 20 consecutive home wins. It won’t be easy, the Flyers are road warriors 18-8-2 (3rd) and have posted a sparkling 9-2-2 mark against Western Conference opponents this year. However, the Flyers did host a...

Ilya Bryzgalov has been real good at home lately, as long as his Philadelphia Flyers don't end up in a shootout. James Reimer had been mostly awful in road games until his most recent one. Bryzgalov could square off against Reimer and the Toronto Maple Leafs in Philadelphia on Thursday night in a matchup of goaltenders who had briefly lost their No. 1 jobs but have played well...

Ilya Bryzgalov will pay homage to Philadelphia sports during the Winter Classic game against the New York Rangers. InGoal magazine posted a bounty of photos, providing more than just a sneak peak at what the HBO 24/7 star will be wearing at the annual outdoor game. For an in-depth explanation of the mask and many more photos, check out the great post at InGoalMag.com, your one-stop...

from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, • I know the Philadelphia Flyers aren’t thrilled with Ilya Bryzgalov — they think he talks too much, and his stats are certainly far from $10 million a year worthy (3.07 goals-against average, .891 save percentage) — but did they not do their due diligence. Bryzgalov is off-the-wall; he’s a character. He is who...

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov had a crappy game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Bryzgalov only faced 16 shots and allowed 5 to light the light. Well the Russian was none too pleased with his performance and aired it out in the post-game press conference. When “Outstanding. How I can describe? What you think? Lose 1-5… after f*ckin’...

By Dustin Leed (@D_LEED) The NHL Trade Deadline is 14 days away and like always, the Philadelphia Flyers should be busy leading up to Feb. 27. Following a weekend that saw Philadelphia lose their seventh straight game to the Atlantic Division rival New York Rangers and lose a tough game in Detroit, Philadelphia is 3-4-3 in their last ten games and has lost five of their last six...

Ilya Bryzgalov continues to be a delight on HBO's 24/7 as the show follows the Flyers and Rangers preparing for the Winter Classic. The Philadelphia goalie was the undisputed breakout star of the first episode, and he continued to live up to the top billing in the latest episode on Wednesday. During a conversation with teammate Harry Zolnierczyk, Bryzgalov began describing his Siberian...

It has not been the start that the Flyers $51 million goalie was hoping for. Once again, we have a controversy between the pipes in Philly. Shocker. Speaking with reporters today, Bryz informed everyone that it is a free country. Quotes courtesy of Ryan Lawrence. "It’s a free country, right? You don’t want to break my constitutional rights. I have freedom to speak and freedom...

HBO's 24/7: Road to the Winter Classic drew rave reviews and has been a topic of conversation amongst many hockey enthusiasts the past few weeks. Leading up to Saturday's Frozen Fenway event, players from Vermont and UMass were given iPods, and they produced their own 24:7 style scenes. Players from each team gave an inside look at their locker room prior to Saturday'...

Tomorrow when the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers faceoff in the 2012 Bridgestone Winter Classic, Ilya Bryzgalov will not be starting in the cage for the Flyers. Bryz told the media, “I have great news and even better news.  Great news I’m not playing tomorrow night, and good news we have a great chance to win.” As much as I love Sergei Bobrovsky and have called...

The Flyers will host the struggling Minnesota Wild tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in the first of two straight home games. The Wild are just 2-9-4 in their last 15 games played, including five of their last six. The Flyers, on the other hand, have won 5 of their last 6 games at home (5-1-0) and will look to continue their winning ways in front of the home crowd. Head coach Peter...