The Flyers did not do that hockey very well through two periods, but dominated the third period, overcoming 3-1 and 4-3 deficits to earn a loser point before falling in a shootout to the Red Wings on Tuesday night.
The loss dropped the Flyers into the first wild card slot with Columbus’ win over the Rangers. Florida also won, and continues to remain five points behind the Flyers but with three games in hand. The good news is that the Sharks won a blowout win over New Jersey.
Here are five things we learned from a disappointing, but not totally lost night for the Flyers.