The Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets meet again, just days after their thrilling shootout battle in Winnipeg, and this time, the Wells Fargo Center is the stage.
The Flyers took the extra point in that contest, proving yet again that they can hang with some of the NHL’s best, but they followed it up with a bit of a stumble against Calgary on Tuesday.
Now, with their playoff push still very much alive, they’re looking to reset, refocus, and take care of business against a formidable Winnipeg squad.
1. A Lesson Learned Against Calgary—Keep It Simple, Keep It Direct
Tuesday’s game against the Flames was a frustrating one. After such a structured, well-executed performance in Winnipeg, the Flyers strayed from the style of hockey that makes them successful.
They got a little too loose, a little too ambitious in their decision-making, and Calgary made them pay for it. It wasn’t a total collapse by any means, but it was a reminder that when the Flyers overcomplicate things, they open the door for mistakes.
At their best, this team thrives on a direct, hard-nosed approach. They forecheck aggressively, they win puck battles, they generate offense by forcing turnovers and attacking quickly in transition. It’s not about flashy plays or forcing cross-ice passes—it’s about making smart, simple decisions and wearing opponents down.
When they played that way against Winnipeg on Sunday, they kept one of the league’s best defensive teams on their heels. Against Calgary, when they tried to do a little too much, the structure fell apart.
Expect John Tortorella to hammer home the importance of playing “their” game. That means smart puck management, relentless effort on the forecheck, and getting to the dirty areas. When they stick to that identity, they’re a tough team to beat.
2. Sam Ersson’s Reset—A Chance to Bounce Back
Sam Ersson didn’t have his best night against Calgary. Pulled after just one period, it was one of those…