Shayne Gostisbehere has not only helped the Flyers pick up three points in the two games he has played, but he seems to have brought out the best in his defensive partner, Brandon Manning.
Manning, who struggled in the season's first month, has played two strong games since paired with Gostisbehere. The two also were paired together for four games last season with the Phantoms before Gostisbehere suffered a season-ending knee injury.
"We're definitely getting more comfortable together," said Gostisbehere, one of 11 players to take part in an optional practice Wednesday in Voorhees. "He's been helping me a lot with the systems here.