The Philadelphia Flyers are finally out of the woods, but they're not out of trouble yet. After snapping a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Vegas, they've got a mountain to climb to get back into playoff contention.
Their recent skid has left them on the outside looking in, with a two-week stretch where even a half-hearted .500 effort might have kept them clinging to a divisional or Wild Card spot. But that's not what happened – instead, they went 0-5-1 against opponents all in the East playoff race, getting outscored 31-12 in the process.
The Flyers' injuries haven't helped matters, with Jamie Drysdale and Bobby Brink missing time due to various ailments, along with Dan Vladar, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Rodrigo Abols being shelved as well. The team's style of play has also taken a hit, as they've gotten caught out on the ice, giving away unmarked assignments, especially on the penalty kill.
Monday night's win was a marked improvement, but it still felt like a bad run marred by some really bad hockey from the Flyers. They needed that win to get back on track, and now, with an Olympic break looming, they've got to find a way to climb out of this hole without looking down.
Flyers' Travis Konecny summed up the team's mentality: "Just put the rest of those games behind us that we struggled in, and get back to believing in who we are. We gotta be tight, we gotta be detailed, and we gotta play for one another."
That's what the Flyers need to do – come together as a unit and find their footing again. They can't rely on any one player to carry them; it's got to be a team effort. And they've got some talented pieces in place that can make a difference.
In goal, Sam Ersson finally put in a solid performance against the Golden Knights, holding Vegas to just a single goal with 24 saves that were all needed down to the last second. But his save percentage and goals-against average are still far from stellar, and Aleksei Kolosov's sample size is limited.
The Flyers need to clean up their penalty discipline, as they were still in the box seven times on Monday night – it's a problem that needs to be addressed ASAP. And while Bobby Brink's return to the lineup was an underrated part of the win, his motor and fundamentals can make all the difference when it comes to getting the puck out of the zone.
The Flyers have some work to do before they can start making a serious push for the playoffs. But with their style of play and talent on hand, there's reason to believe that they can get back on track – if only they can keep their heads up and focus on what matters most: playing for one another.
Their recent skid has left them on the outside looking in, with a two-week stretch where even a half-hearted .500 effort might have kept them clinging to a divisional or Wild Card spot. But that's not what happened – instead, they went 0-5-1 against opponents all in the East playoff race, getting outscored 31-12 in the process.
The Flyers' injuries haven't helped matters, with Jamie Drysdale and Bobby Brink missing time due to various ailments, along with Dan Vladar, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Rodrigo Abols being shelved as well. The team's style of play has also taken a hit, as they've gotten caught out on the ice, giving away unmarked assignments, especially on the penalty kill.
Monday night's win was a marked improvement, but it still felt like a bad run marred by some really bad hockey from the Flyers. They needed that win to get back on track, and now, with an Olympic break looming, they've got to find a way to climb out of this hole without looking down.
Flyers' Travis Konecny summed up the team's mentality: "Just put the rest of those games behind us that we struggled in, and get back to believing in who we are. We gotta be tight, we gotta be detailed, and we gotta play for one another."
That's what the Flyers need to do – come together as a unit and find their footing again. They can't rely on any one player to carry them; it's got to be a team effort. And they've got some talented pieces in place that can make a difference.
In goal, Sam Ersson finally put in a solid performance against the Golden Knights, holding Vegas to just a single goal with 24 saves that were all needed down to the last second. But his save percentage and goals-against average are still far from stellar, and Aleksei Kolosov's sample size is limited.
The Flyers need to clean up their penalty discipline, as they were still in the box seven times on Monday night – it's a problem that needs to be addressed ASAP. And while Bobby Brink's return to the lineup was an underrated part of the win, his motor and fundamentals can make all the difference when it comes to getting the puck out of the zone.
The Flyers have some work to do before they can start making a serious push for the playoffs. But with their style of play and talent on hand, there's reason to believe that they can get back on track – if only they can keep their heads up and focus on what matters most: playing for one another.
- a little lost, but still trying to figure things out! But seriously, their recent skid was tough, especially with all those injuries piling up 
. Travis Konecny is spot on about needing to "believe in who we are" - sounds like they just need a group hug and a refresher course on team hockey 
. And let's be real, Sam Ersson's save game is like my gaming skills - solid, but not quite there yet 
. Time for the Flyers to get back to basics and show us what they're made of! 
and travis konecny's got the right attitude, we need to believe in ourselves as a team 
the injuries are a major problem tho, can't keep relying on one player to carry us through. gotta get brink and drysdale back in the lineup ASAP! 
They need to step it up in the defensive zone or else playoffs are out of reach 
... Injuries have hurt them so much, but it's time to play healthy hockey too 
... Can't rely on just one player like Konecny or Ersson to carry the team, needs a true team effort 
... Cleaning up penalty discipline is a big deal, gotta be tighter out there 
... Hope they can find their footing soon, been in this situation before and it's tough 
️. One thing's for sure, it's gonna be tough without Dan Vladar in goal 
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️ This team is really struggling with consistency... a win against the Golden Knights isn't gonna cut it. They need to address those penalty issues ASAP, it's like they're getting away with stuff on the ice 
. Travis Konecny talks about believing in who they are, but it's time for more than just good vibes 
. They gotta come together as a unit and play smart hockey.
. when everyone's not on the same page, you start to see problems like penalties & giveaways on the ice 
. so yeah, they need to work on finding that 'who we are' mentality 
. I know it sounds crazy, but hear me out. They've got a bunch of young talent and if they just chill, they can learn to work together without all the pressure of making the playoffs. Plus, getting a high draft pick wouldn't be bad either 
idk if i'll be able to watch the flyers again rn but i love travis konecny he's always so down to earth 
and sam ersson had a huge game last night 24 saves like wow 
but seriously tho they gotta figure out their penalty kill and get brink back from injury ASAP 
and those injuries are killing them, but they still gotta find a way to win without all those guys missing time. Travis Konecny is right, it's all about being tight as a unit and playing for each other, we just need to see that consistency 
or else they're gonna be stuck in this hole forever.
! On a more serious note, I think this is a great opportunity for them to regroup and refocus as a team. As Travis Konecny said, "Just put the rest of those games behind us" - that's exactly what they need to do! 
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