Jamie Drysdale finding his game since return to lineup

Dec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) shoots the puck against the Utah Hockey Club in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesIt was a rough start to the season for Jamie Drysdale. Almost every night he was getting buried by the opposition and failing to score at even strength and on the power play for a mediocre Philadelphia Flyers team. Then, at the worst possible time, he got injured and missed a month of action (though some reports say he could’ve returned earlier if necessary). Durability has been a concern for Drysdale for years now but, since returning to the lineup, he hasn’t been the same–in a good way! At this rate, he’ll be this year’s “tale of two seasons” poster child: pre- and post-injury Jamie Drysdale, because the difference in his play has been dramatic.

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