Flyers, Ducks headlines

December 2, 2011

The Flyers have had almost a week off, but now they will get back on the ice tonight in Anaheim, to play the Ducks.

Both teams have created some big news over the past few days, so why don't we take a look.

Pronger's virus lingering

Chris Pronger will miss at least 12 games after undergoing knee surgery, but that isn't the cause for concern.

Prior to the surgery decision, Pronger missed four games due to a virus that was never really explained. Now it is being reported that the symptoms from this mysterious virus are still lingering.

Pronger says that he "never felt like this before," and has no idea what is going on.

The Flyer's captain has been going through cases of nausea, lightheadediness, and headaches. He took a concussion pass, but he passed it.

Pronger said, on Tuesday, that he "Did some blood work and we’re trying to get to the bottom of what is going on."

Pronger's surgery was to remove some loose bodies from his knee, he began rehabbing on Friday.

Walker in lineup tonight

Defenseman Matt Walker cleared waivers, which was expected, and will be in the Flyer's lineup tonight against Anaheim.

Off time sends Flyers back in the standings

The Flyers time off has sent them back in the Eastern Conference standings. They are currently in 6th place behind Toronto, New York (Rangers), Florida, Boston, and Pittsburgh respectively.

The Flyers are third in the Atlantic Division behind New York (Rangers), and Pittsburgh heading into tonight's game.

Expected returns

Brayden Schenn looks ready to return to the lineup after being out with a broken foot.

Jaromir Jagr is a game time decision for tonight's game, he has missed time with a groin pull.

Ilya Bryzgalov is expected to start in goal either tonight against Anaheim, or tomorrow against Phoenix. Sergei Bobrovsky started the Flyer's last two games against the Islanders and Rangers.

Boudreau makes debut

After being fired by the Washington Capitals, head coach Bruce Boudreau was quickly hired to coach the struggling Anaheim Ducks.

The Ducks fired their seven year head coach Randy Carlyle wednesday night, after a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

The Ducks are currently 7-13-4 and are 14th in the Western Conference with a lowly 18 points.

So far, Boudreau has been given a warm welcome by the team.