Yesterday, Alain Vigneault, on 97.5 The Fanatic, said: “we’re a playoff team,” when speaking about his Philadelphia Flyers. Any coach needs to have that fire and gumption to make it in the NHL. With the play of the Flyers in these past six games, it is easy to see where Vigneault’s declaration comes from. Tonight, the Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals come to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. It’s time to stop talking about being a playoff team and show that Philadelphia can defeat championship-caliber opponents.
Tied for the NHL’s longest active winning streak with the San Jose Sharks is the Philadelphia Flyers with four wins.