Philadelphia is sitting just behind the lead in the tight Atlantic Division. Looking at the Flyers schedule this week, it could be time to make a bit of a move.
Philadelphia has played well of late, winning four of its last six games. The Flyers two losses in that span came via OT and a shootout. This week, the schedule presents the Coyotes, Hurricanes and Jets. With a combined record of 19-21-9, these teams are there to be beat. Of that bunch, only Phoenix has a winning record.
Here's where the Flyers stand right now via Broad Street Hockey's Ben Rothenberg:
What you may not realize even now is that the Flyers have secretly been awesome. For a team that no one seems to be particularly aroused over, the Flyers are currently only two points out of first place, with a game in hand on the conference-leading Penguins. Granted, a lot of this is due to the fact that no one in the East has a great record at the moment, but I'll overlook that for the sake of delusional happiness.
The Flyers open the week against Carolina on Monday. The game is televised at 7 p.m. on Comcast. Carolina ranks 24th in the NHL in goals allowed, a bad matchup against the Flyers, who average more goals per game than any team in the league.
Philadelphia's toughest test this week will come against the Coyotes.
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