Surprising Flyers Power Play Hits Top Half of NHL Rankings
Thirteen games into the season, the Flyers' power play stands 14th in the NHL with a 20.9 percent success rate heading into Thursday night’s game at Nashville. This marks a significant improvement from previous years, transcending early season statistics and expectations.
The Flyers’ power play has long been criticized—and rightly so—after finishing near the bottom of the league over the last four seasons, ranking 32nd, 32nd, 32nd, and 30th. Yet this season, the team’s power play numbers offer a more optimistic story.
- The Flyers have scored six power-play goals in their last six games.
- This includes two goals during Tuesday night’s come-from-behind win over the Canadiens.
- In that game, they capitalized on a two-man advantage lasting 1:32, with Cam York scoring on the 5-on-3 and Bobby Brink adding another goal on the subsequent 5-on-4.
“With power plays, during the year, you’re going to have ebbs and flows. My big thing just from my history of coaching is you can’t be frustrated by it. Sometimes you have to (take) what a team gives you,” said coach Rick Tocchet after Wednesday’s practice at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
The Flyers appear to be effectively seizing their power-play opportunities, showing promise in an area where they have struggled historically.
Summary: The Philadelphia Flyers’ power play has improved remarkably this season, rising from past struggles to the NHL’s upper half, fueled by strategic execution and timely goals.