Two weeks ago, fans were ringing the Wells Fargo Center with chants of “M-V-P” for captain Claude Giroux, who almost single-handedly helped the Flyers get to these playoffs.
Less than two weeks later, those cheers have derisively turned to “E-A-G-L-E-S,” as the Flyers fell into a 3-1 series hole with another lopsided loss to the Penguins. This time, Pittsburgh won, 5-0, on Wednesday.
Giroux hasn’t been the only problem. The Flyers have been outscored 17-1 in their three losses. Goaltender Brian Elliott was yanked for the second time. Scott Laughton had miscues that led to the Pens’ first two goals.