Way Too Early Takeaways: The Good and Bad of the Flyers’ First Two Games
It has only been two games so far for the new-look Flyers but fans have to love what they see so far.
For the most part over the last 3 to 5 years Flyer’s special team units were always toward the bottom of the league. So far the power play is 3 for 7 and the penalty kill has only allowed 1 goal on 7 shorthanded situations this season. Both of these are well above the league average and huge improvements from previous seasons.
It is also important to note that both power-play units are playing well. In the past, it seemed the Flyers had to be so reliant on the top unit but so far this year both units are creating chances and scoring. Along with special teams, several players are shinning early in the 2019-202 season.
Travis Konecny recently signed a 6 year $5.5 million a year contract and so far its paid off for the Flyers. Konecny is on fire over the first two games of the season. In total, he has 3 goals and 5 points. Along with lighting up the box score TK has also created many chances and really looks to be coming into his own. He is all over the ice and it feels like he can score whenever the puck is on his stick.
Another young player that is starting the year off right is Carter Hart. As many expected he would be taking over the starting goalie spot and would continue to shine as the young star he has proven to be.
So far, he has lived up to this and more, recording his first career shut out against the Devils in the second game of the year. The Devils have a line up with some serious firepower but Hart has an answer for everything thrown his way. Even stoning Taylor Hall’s one-time attempt late in the second period while the Flyers were down two men; which seemed to motivate the rest of the team to victory.
Its only 2 games in but so far the Flyers are looking very good and giving fans much to be excited about. It seems a new culture has been created and hopefully, the team can stick to it and remain successful for the next 80 games.
Featured Image: Bill Meltzer/NHL.com
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