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The NHL All-Star break provides some time to reflect upon the season thus far, and on what lies ahead for the Philadelphia Flyers. There are a handful of factors that have contributed to the Flyers’ overall performance through the first 50 games. To me, one that stands out significantly is the work of the first defensive pair consisting of Ivan Provorov and Matt Niskanen. Focusing on these two, what kind of an impact, if any, has Matt Niskanen had on Ivan Provorov so far this season? Has the Stanley Cup-winning, veteran blueliner provided the leadership and experience that the Flyers organization had been looking for?