LOS ANGELES - Poor starts contributed significantly to the Flyers' 0-3 West Coast trip, but it isn't a new trend.
The Flyers have struggled in the first period all season, getting out scored, 34-15, in the opening 20 minutes of games. They have allowed the first goal in the last five games. Overall, they have surrendered the first goal in 23 of 37 games.
The Flyers, who host Montreal on Tuesday, have just six wins in the 23 games in which opponents have scored first, compiling a 6-11-6 record.
Defenseman Michael Del Zotto thinks the Flyers need to be more aggressive in the first 20 minutes of games.