The Flyers definitely picked a good time to go into a slump. We are still well over a month from the playoffs and the Flyers have all of the time to get things back on track. Among the defensive struggles and offensive ups and downs, the Flyers are struggling the most on special teams. The Flyers aren't getting it done on the power play and are giving up way too many easy opportunities on the penalty kill.
If the Flyers' struggles continue, it may lead people to believe that the first half was just a fluke and that the true colors of this team are finally beginning to shine forth. I don't think that's the case and I think the offense is just too talented and balanced to let the Flyers go into a drastic slump.
Plus don't forget about the goalie situation. Ilya Bryzgalov has been out the last three games with the flu, but before getting sick he was starting to look pretty good. Bryzgalov is expected to play tomorrow night against the Sabres, and hopefully a great start by Bryz will help spark this team.
In addition to Bryzgalov returning, JVR who has been out with a concussion could possibly start tomorrow night agasint Buffalo as well. JVR suited up for some practice today and he could add some life to the offense.
Now is not the time to panic for the Flyers. They still have 26 games to right the ship, and I think that the balanced offense and the possible surge of Ilya Bryzgalov will help spark this team for the rest of the season. Jaromir Jagr, who is suffering from the flu and will most likely miss tomorrow's game, had this to say on the Flyers' recent struggles.
“The games are going to be a little tighter than the first month or so for everybody. Teams are battling for the playoffs and they’re going to play tighter defense and it’s going to be tougher to score. Those teams are going to play just as they play in the playoffs just to get in the playoffs. These last 20 games are always the toughest.”
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