Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night's game with an analytical eye.
#1: Defensive breakdowns, high-danger chances
Despite their early 3-5-1 record, the Philadelphia Flyers have few issues in terms of offense. They’re tied for the league-lead in goals scored at 32, have three players with on a point-per-game pace, and rank in the NHL top-six in 5v5 shot attempts created per 60 minutes. The problem thus far has instead been goal prevention. Some of this is bad luck — after all, the Flyers are not going to hold an 0.