The 1998–99

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was the

' 32nd season in the

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(NHL). The Flyers lost in the first round to the

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in six games.

Off-season

In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. They opted not to re-sign

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, and

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was about to enter his final season as a backup. They chose to sign former

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John Vanbiesbrouck John Vanbiesbrouck (born September 4, 1963), nicknamed "the Beezer" and "JVB", is an American professional ice hockey executive and former player. As a goaltender, he was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. Vanbiesbrouc ...

over former

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goalie

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, who ended up signing with the

Regular season

Looking to put the previous year's disappointment behind them, the Flyers began the season 4–0–1. However, a quick 1–6–3 downturn caused the first casualties – as

Trent Klatt Trent Thomas Klatt (born January 30, 1971) is an American former professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), right winger who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, ...

was dealt to Vancouver and Shjon Podein was shipped to Colorado for Keith Jones. Jones scored a goal in his first game in orange and black, a 6–1 rout of New Jersey, keying a 6–1–0 run. Turmoil continued, as, after a 5–4 overtime loss to the Devils on December 10 saw the Flyers blow a 4–1 lead, the decision was made to end the

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experiment. He was dealt back to Tampa Bay along with

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for

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and

Daymond Langkow Daymond Randolph Langkow (born September 27, 1976) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He was the fifth overall selection of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. He played junior hockey with the Tri-City American ...

, and the move paid immediate dividends. Philly topped Toronto, 3–0, spurring a 15-game unbeaten streak (10–0–5) during which the club matched a record by shutting out their opponents in four consecutive games (Islanders, Carolina, Nashville, Washington). Another run, this time a 6–0–2 streak from January 18 to February 6, tied the Flyers atop the NHL standings with the

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. That momentum did not last long, as the club went 1–4–1 after the All-Star break, including an inexplicable 4–3 loss in Los Angeles where the Kings scored three goals in the final minutes, including a 60-foot game-winner by Jozef Stumpel just before the final buzzer. Following a win over Pittsburgh, the team suffered through a then franchise-worst 12 games without a victory (0–8–4), broken up only by a rally from two goals down to Detroit on March 21.

Eric Lindros Eric Bryan Lindros (; born February 28, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Lindros was born in London, Ontario, but grew up in Toronto. He played junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Oshawa Generals pr ...

, who was having an MVP-type season with 40 goals and 53 assists in 71 games, was felled and lost for the season by a collapsed lung sustained during a 2–1 win against the expansion

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on April 1. It is said that if roommate Keith Jones had not intervened at the last minute, Lindros might have died on the plane ride back to Philadelphia. The Flyers managed to lock up the five-seed on the final day of the season with a win over Boston.

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continued his goal-scoring streak with 43 on the year, matching

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's team record of four straight seasons with 40 or more goals. He was one of only a handful of players to make it through the entire season, as general manager Bob Clarke made 12 trades involving NHL players throughout the regular season, including re-acquiring former Flyer

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from the

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at the trade deadline.

Season standings

Playoffs

Although Vanbiesbrouck allowed nine goals to Curtis Joseph's eleven allowed, the Flyers lost their first round series with Toronto in six games.

Schedule and results

Preseason

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Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...

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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have playe ...

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Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

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New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...

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Game played at

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in Hershey, Pennsylvania. , - , - , ''Legend'':

Regular season

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New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...

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Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play th ...

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Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, ...

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San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainm ...

, , 3–1 , , 4–0–1 , , 9 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 6 , , October 22 , ,

, , 2–3 , , 4–1–1 , , 9 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 7 , , October 24 , , New York Rangers , , 2–2 OT , , 4–1–2 , , 10 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 8 , , October 27 , ,

St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the s ...

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Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (french: Sénateurs d'Ottawa), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a membe ...

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New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...

, , 2–3 , , 5–3–2 , , 12 , , , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 11 , , November 1 , , Ottawa Senators , , 4–5 , , 5–4–2 , , 12 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 12 , , November 3 , , @

, , 4–4 OT , , 5–4–3 , , 13 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 13 , , November 7 , ,

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...

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, , 1–5 , , 5–5–4 , , 14 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 15 , , November 12 , ,

Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...

, , 1–2 , , 5–6–4 , , 14 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 16 , , November 14 , , New Jersey Devils , , 6–1 , , 6–6–4 , , 16 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 17 , , November 17 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–1 , , 7–6–4 , , 18 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 18 , , November 20 , , @ Carolina Hurricanes , , 3–1 , , 8–6–4 , , 20 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 19 , , November 22 , , @ Florida Panthers , , 2–1 OT , , 9–6–4 , , 22 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 20 , , November 25 , , @ New York Islanders , , 2–4 , , 9–7–4 , , 22 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 21 , , November 27 , ,

, , 4–3 , , 10–7–4 , , 24 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 22 , , November 29 , ,

Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...

, , 6–2 , , 11–7–4 , , 26 , , , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 23 , , December 4 , , @ Buffalo Sabres , , 0–3 , , 11–8–4 , , 26 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 24 , , December 5 , ,

, , 2–1 , , 12–8–4 , , 28 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 25 , , December 8 , , @ New Jersey Devils , , 5–5 OT , , 12–8–5 , , 29 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 26 , , December 10 , , New Jersey Devils , , 4–5 OT , , 12–9–5 , , 29 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 27 , , December 12 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–0 , , 13–9–5 , , 31 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 28 , , December 13 , ,

, , 2–2 OT , , 13–9–6 , , 32 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 29 , , December 17 , ,

Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...

, , 3–3 OT , , 13–9–7 , , 33 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 30 , , December 19 , ,

Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...

, , 3–1 , , 14–9–7 , , 35 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 31 , , December 20 , , Tampa Bay Lightning , , 2–2 OT , , 14–9–8 , , 36 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 32 , , December 23 , , @

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...

, , 2–1 , , 15–9–8 , , 38 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 33 , , December 26 , , @ Chicago Blackhawks , , 3–2 , , 16–9–8 , , 40 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 34 , , December 28 , , @ San Jose Sharks , , 1–1 OT , , 16–9–9 , , 41 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 35 , , December 29 , , @ Calgary Flames , , 4–3 OT , , 17–9–9 , , 43 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 36 , , December 31 , , @ Vancouver Canucks , , 6–2 , , 18–9–9 , , 45 , , , - , - style="background:#ffc;" , 37 , , January 3 , , @ Edmonton Oilers , , 3–3 OT , , 18–9–10 , , 46 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 38 , , January 7 , , New York Islanders , , 5–0 , , 19–9–10 , , 48 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 39 , , January 9 , , Carolina Hurricanes , , 2–0 , , 20–9–10 , , 50 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 40 , , January 11 , ,

, , 8–0 , , 21–9–10 , , 52 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 41 , , January 13 , , @ Washington Capitals , , 3–0 , , 22–9–10 , , 54 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 42 , , January 16 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–4 , , 22–10–10 , , 56 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 43 , , January 18 , , @ Ottawa Senators , , 5–0 , , 23–10–10 , , 56 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 44 , , January 21 , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , , 24–10–10 , , 58 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 45 , , January 26 , , Florida Panthers , , 3–3 OT , , 24–10–11 , , 59 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 46 , , January 28 , ,

Phoenix Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...

, , 4–2 , , 25–10–11 , , 61 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 47 , , January 30 , , Tampa Bay Lightning , , 6–2 , , 26–10–11 , , 63 , , , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 48 , , February 1 , ,

Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...

, , 4–2 , , 27–10–11 , , 65 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 49 , , February 4 , , Montreal Canadiens , , 5–2 , , 28–10–11 , , 67 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 50 , , February 6 , , Boston Bruins , , 2–2 OT , , 28–10–12 , , 68 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 51 , , February 10 , , @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , , 4–5 , , 28–11–12 , , 68 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 52 , , February 11 , , @ Los Angeles Kings , , 3–4 , , 28–12–12 , , 68 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 53 , , February 14 , , @

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Avalanche play thei ...

, , 4–4 OT , , 28–12–13 , , 69 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 54 , , February 16 , , @ Phoenix Coyotes , , 4–1 , , 29–12–13 , , 71 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 55 , , February 18 , , Montreal Canadiens , , 1–3 , , 29–13–13 , , 71 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 56 , , February 20 , , @ Ottawa Senators , , 1–4 , , 29–14–13 , , 71 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 57 , , February 21 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1 , , 30–14–13 , , 73 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 58 , , February 24 , , @ Florida Panthers , , 3–5 , , 30–15–13 , , 73 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 59 , , February 26 , , @ Tampa Bay Lightning , , 1–4 , , 30–16–13 , , 73 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 60 , , February 28 , , @ New York Rangers , , 5–6 , , 30–17–13 , , 73 , , , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 61 , , March 2 , , @ Montreal Canadiens , , 1–4 , , 30–18–13 , , 73 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 62 , , March 4 , , Ottawa Senators , , 0–5 , , 30–19–13 , , 73 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 63 , , March 6 , , New York Islanders , , 3–3 OT , , 30–19–14 , , 74 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 64 , , March 7 , , @ Buffalo Sabres , , 1–1 OT , , 30–19–15 , , 75 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 65 , , March 9 , , @ New York Islanders , , 2–2 OT , , 30–19–16 , , 76 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 66 , , March 11 , , Colorado Avalanche , , 3–5 , , 30–20–16 , , 76 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 67 , , March 13 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–4 , , 30–21–16 , , 76 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 68 , , March 14 , ,

, , 1–1 OT , , 30–21–17 , , 77 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 69 , , March 16 , , @ St. Louis Blues , , 2–5 , , 30–22–17 , , 77 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 70 , , March 21 , ,

, , 5–4 , , 31–22–17 , , 79 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 71 , , March 22 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–1 , , 32–22–17 , , 81 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 72 , , March 27 , , New York Rangers , , 3–1 , , 33–22–17 , , 83 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 73 , , March 28 , , @ Detroit Red Wings , , 2–3 OT , , 33–23–17 , , 83 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 74 , , March 30 , , Carolina Hurricanes , , 3–3 OT , , 33–23–18 , , 84 , , , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 75 , , April 1 , , @ Nashville Predators , , 2–1 , , 34–23–18 , , 86 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 76 , , April 3 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 0–3 , , 34–24–18 , , 86 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 77 , , April 5 , , New York Rangers , , 1–5 , , 34–25–18 , , 86 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 78 , , April 8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , , 35–25–18 , , 88 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 79 , , April 10 , , @ Washington Capitals , , 2–1 , , 36–25–18 , , 90 , , , - style="background:#ffc;" , 80 , , April 13 , , Buffalo Sabres , , 2–2 OT , , 36–25–19 , , 91 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 81 , , April 16 , , @ New Jersey Devils , , 2–3 OT , , 36–26–19 , , 91 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 82 , , April 18 , , Boston Bruins , , 3–1 , , 37–26–19 , , 93 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Playoffs

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, , 3–0 , , Flyers lead 1–0 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 2 , , April 24 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 1–2 , , Series tied 1–1 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 3 , , April 26 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 1–2 , , Maple Leafs lead 2–1 , , , - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , April 28 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 5–2 , , Series tied 2–2 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 5 , , April 30 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 1–2 OT , , Maple Leafs lead 3–2 , , , - style="background:#fcf;" , 6 , , May 2 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 0–1 , , Maple Leafs win 4–2 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':

Player statistics

Scoring

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; D =

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; G =

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; LW =

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; RW =

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'' * '' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.'' * '' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.''

Goaltending

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Among the team records set during the 1998–99 season was

tying the team record for most points during a single period (4) on November 14. Lindros replicated this feat two weeks later on November 29, also tying the team record for most assists in a period (4), while

tied team records for goals scored in a regular season game (4) and period (3). From January 7 to January 13, the Flyers tied a team record with four straight shutouts. January 7 was also the first of 18 consecutive games until February 18 that Lindros recorded at least one point, tying

Bobby Clarke Robert Earle Clarke (born August 13, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire 15-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team. Popular ...

’s team record set during the 1974–75 season. The season finale on April 18 was the 484th and final game of

Rod Brind'Amour Roderic Jean Brind'Amour (born August 9, 1970) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the head coach for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Brind'Amour played 20 seasons in the National Ho ...

’s franchise record consecutive games streak.2016–2017 Philadelphia Flyers Media Guide, p. 263 The Flyers nine goals allowed is the team record for the fewest allowed during a single playoff season. 1998–99 was the final NHL season for longtime Flyers goaltender

, who holds several career records for the team. Serving in a backup role to starter

, Hextall was able to surpass

Bernie Parent Bernard Marcel Parent (born April 3, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs, and also spent one seaso ...

for games played by a goaltender (489) and wins (240) during the season. He also holds the team playoff career goalie marks for games played (84), wins (45), and minutes played (4,928). Hextall holds the NHL career records for most penalty minutes by a goaltender in the regular season (569) and playoffs (115), and is one of only two goalies to score a goal during a

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game.

Transactions

The Flyers were involved in the following transactions from June 17, 1998, the day after the deciding game of the

1998 Stanley Cup Finals The 1998 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 1997–98 season, and the culmination of the 1998 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested by the Western Conference champion and defending Stanley Cup ch ...

, through June 19, 1999, the day of the deciding game of the

1999 Stanley Cup Finals The 1999 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 1998–99 season, and the culmination of the 1999 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested by the Eastern Conference champion Buffalo Sabres and the ...

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Philadelphia's picks at the

1998 NHL Entry Draft The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was the 36th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted. The last active players in the NHL from this draft class were Brian Gionta, Mi ...

, which was held at the

Marine Midland Arena KeyBank Center is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Buffalo, New York. Originally known as Marine Midland Arena, the venue has since been named HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. Home to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League ...

Buffalo, New York Buffalo is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of New York (behind only New York City) and the seat of Erie County. It is at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of the Niagara River, and is across the Canadian border from South ...

, on June 27, 1998. The Flyers traded their third-round pick, 81st overall, to the

for

Dave Babych David Michael Babych (born May 23, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is currently an assistant director of player personnel with the Vancouver Canucks. He p ...

and the Flyers' fifth-round pick, 139th overall, on March 24, 1998.

Farm teams

The Flyers were affiliated with the

Philadelphia Phantoms The Philadelphia Phantoms were a professional ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League (AHL) from 1996 to 2009. The club was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and played most of its home games at the Spectrum (arena), Spectrum ...

of the AHL.

Notes

References

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1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The '' Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently ...

Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...