Jay MacDowell and Matt Benda
Staff Writers
The Broad Street Bullies have bullied their way back among the other division leaders. They’re in third place in the Metropolitan division falling behind only the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils. With a record of 24 wins and 16 losses, they are only five points behind the division leading Washington Capitals.
In the past ten games, the Flyers have won eight with two of those coming in overtime from center Travis Konecny.
In recent years the Flyers have been overshadowed by their Western Pennsylvania rival, the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, but this year they have passed them. The Flyers have only a 1-point lead to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets. Hopefully, the Flyers will maintain their playoff spot position because last year their season came to an early end when they fell just short of a spot. The Flyers last playoff run came in the 2015-2016 season when they were knocked out within a few rounds.
This season looks promising as the look to have their young talent lead the team. Key players such as Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny provide strong offense and defense at key times in the game. Ivan Provorov, in his second season with the Flyers and in the National Hockey League, has been a brick wall, holding opposing teams to minimal goals. Maybe this young talent has kickstarted a successful season for the Philadelphia Flyers.
