Through 18 games, the Flyers find themselves with 19 points. They’re at least even in games played with everyone in the Eastern Conference and will have a few games in hand on some by Thursday night when they take on the Blues. They have had some bright spots, they’ve had some problems. Yet they find themselves within reach of a wildcard spot. Not buried behind seven or eight … [Read more...] about 6 reasons why Flyers will make playoffs or be destined for Draft Lottery
5 biggest surprises for Flyers so far this season
The Philadelphia Flyers are 15 games in and have a record of 8-5-2. This time last season after the same amount of games they were 5-8-2. But that hasn’t been the only change that’s been rather apparent this season. A few players are starting to do a lot of good things, the special teams are coming to life, and the goaltenders are stopping shots more than last season. Here then … [Read more...] about 5 biggest surprises for Flyers so far this season
Nick Seeler deserves his flowers for efforts on improved Flyers blue line
As the Flyers keep their head above water in the tightly-packed Metropolitan Division, a lot of the defensive play has centered on a new concept. Namely, not blocking every shot every shift which former coach John Tortorella preached ad nauseam. Rick Tocchet still wants players to block shots, but it’s not the end all and be all of the team’s success in their own end. It … [Read more...] about Nick Seeler deserves his flowers for efforts on improved Flyers blue line
Takeaways: Flyers fall to Senators in overtime after another slow start
The Philadelphia Flyers have an uncanny ability to make every single game a roller coaster ride. That remained true Saturday afternoon in their matinee tilt against the Ottawa Senators at Xfinity Mobile Arena. After a rough start, the Flyers battled back to force overtime, but ultimately fell to the Senators by a score of 3-2 in OT. The Basics First period: 5:14 — Tim … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Flyers fall to Senators in overtime after another slow start
Flyers make Ryan O’Reilly question his life choices
The Philadelphia Flyers were able to overcome a fairly bad game by their standards and still sneak out with the full two points against the Nashville Predators in Thursday night’s 3-1 win on the road. It was sunshine and rainbows for the visitors — Matvei Michkov scored his first goal in 10 games, Travis Konecny got on the stat sheet, Cam York and Noah Cates continued their … [Read more...] about Flyers make Ryan O’Reilly question his life choices