The Playoff Push: Flyers Control Their Own Destiny
Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Ross-Imagn Images After Sunday’s thrilling 2-1 overtime win against the Boston Bruins, one thing is certain in Philadelphia: The Flyers control their own playoff destiny. Two months ago, when the league went into the Olympic Break, the Flyers were given a 10. 1% chance to make the playoffs per MoneyPuck.
com. One month ago, their odds were even lower, sitting at a 7. 1% chance .
It once got as low as 3. 8% on March 18th , according to MoneyPuck. The Flyers have come back from the dead multiple times, including twice alone in the month of March.
It’s a resilient group in Philadelphia that has not once stopped believing in itself. Now, things are starting to look as bright as ever for the Flyers. Their Sunday win put them in a playoff spot for the first time since January 12th of this season.
The Flyers currently hold third place in the Metropolitan Division. If the season ended today, they’d be in a first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Let’s take a look at the current standings.