Two years ago there was a ton of uncertainty surrounding the team, but on this day in 2018, the Flyers began transitioning into the next era of Flyers hockey. Already out was Ron Hextall as general manager, and just one-day prior head coach Dave Hakstol had also been shown the door. Maybe the most significant development of all was in goal.
Carter Hart would become the second-youngest goaltender in team history to start a game, at 20 years old. He would make 20 saves en route to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings; a winning performance that would be a sign of things to come.