The Flyers are not finishing their numerous scoring chances, and more than anything else, that has caused them to slip in the Metropolitan Division standings.
Since moving atop the Metro with a 1-0 shootout win in Montreal on Feb. 26, they have lost six of their last seven games and have fallen into third place with 12 games left. The Flyers are just two points ahead of Columbus — the surging team they will host Thursday — and are in danger of dropping into a wild-card spot. Or worse.
In their latest loss, the Flyers had a territorial advantage and outshot speedy Vegas, 40-29, but some defensive breakdowns — and the fact they got outworked along the walls — led to a late goal and a painful 3-2 loss Monday.