The Philadelphia Flyers begin their 56-game pilgrimage toward the playoffs and Lord Stanley’s Cup in just a week. On Wednesday the 13th, the Flyers will open the NHL season with a meeting against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
But what about after that?
We know that the Flyers are playing their seven divisional opponents eight times each, but we haven’t really dug into the whole schedule. There are bound to be some easier stretches and tougher stretches throughout the season, with an emphasis on the tougher stretches given the division.
The East Division features four playoff teams (Bruins, Islanders, Flyers, Capitals) and the Pittsburgh Penguins to make up five pretty good teams in an eight-team division.