Flyers Postgame Blog: Special Teams Struggles; No Answer for Red Wings’ Stars
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Like Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet said postgame, “Their best players played better than our best players. ” That was one of the many things that led to the Flyers’ downfall on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Flyers had a decent first period, one that looked like they could come away with the win.
However, it was a special teams disaster class in the second period that put the Red Wings up 4-2 heading into the second intermission. The Flyers had a chance to make a push in the third period, especially with Cam Talbot entering the game for John Gibson late in the second period. However, the Flyers never really pushed it, and could not score until the very end, when it was far too late.
It was an ugly, forgettable night for the Flyers, who now have to find the ability to move on quickly before it’s too late. Read More: Special Teams Took Over in Flyers Disastrous Loss vs. Red Wings Special teams doomed the Flyers Special teams doomed the Flyers on Thursday.
Alex DeBrincat opened the game with a pretty impressive near-side top-shelf power-play goal. While the goal was skillful, he should never have been able to get that close to the net. The PK did not do its job.
At the first intermission, Christian Dvorak told the NBC broadcast that if they stay out of the box, they can win the game. That did not happen. Detroit had four total power plays on Thursday.
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