The Flyers entered their three-game, five-day road trip, sizzling hot. Philadelphia was clicking on all cylinders, winning six of their last seven and picking up points in 16 of their last 19 games. Sitting atop the top three in the Metropolitan division, an identity was quickly forming, and the Flyers looked unstoppable.
Playoffs were growing to be a lock and everything seemed to be going in the Flyer’s favor. The penalty kill had been unstoppable, and goals were coming from all four lines. Flyers fans had their playoff hopes high, except maybe for Philly Sports Network’s own Derrik Bobb.