Can Playoffs Start Tomorrow?
Throughout the season we have seen huge improvements in the Flyers game but none like we are witnessing on this current Flyers win streak.
Over the last 8 games a few things have stuck out, contributions from the entire lineup, defense, and goaltending. The Flyers are white-hot and firing on all cylinders right now and I think all fans would love if the playoff could just start already.
Scoring has come from all over the lineup not just the top 6 like the Flyers have seen at times over the last few seasons. All four lines are rolling and contributing on both ends of the ice.
Although some of this success is from Fletcher’s offseason moves his moves at the trade deadline are what’s standing out right now and solidifying the bottom 6 of this team.
Every since the trade deadline and acquisition of Grant and Thompson there has been no let off the gas. The two players fit so well and are in a position that was needed, it turned out to be a seamless fit. The two also contribute on special teams and added so much depth. The type of depth that can steal you a game here or there when the big guns do not get on the score sheet.
Goaltending and defense are at an all-time high. Teams are beginning to get frustrated at there lack of quality chances. The Flyer’s young defense is forcing pucks to the outside and not letting a lot of good shots reach the net.
If something does happen to sneak by and a quality chance does get through Hart and Elliot have been there to shut it down. This is probably the most important thing going into the playoff as there is always a greater emphasis put on the defense in the postseason.
Although I am loving watching this winning streak I’d prefer to see this dominate type of play in the playoff.
With about a month left in the season, I hope the Flyers can continue this super high level of play and convert it into a run at Lord Stanley.
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