Flyers' Travis Konecny says it's time to start believing in the team's chances, not just winning one game against a top opponent. In recent games, Konecny has shown increased energy and production, scoring his 500th career point and contributing to the team's success on offense.
Konecny believes that the Flyers have proven they can compete with the best teams in the league, so why not expect them to be right there with them? The veteran winger is playing a more opportunistic game as the season wears on, allowing himself to take advantage of scoring chances.
The Flyers are now 16-9-3, and their recent success has helped them stay up in the Eastern Conference Wild Card picture. They've also shown resilience by adapting to injuries to key players, including Tyson Foerster and Cam York.
One player who's stepped up in this time is Emil Andrae, a defenseman who fed Konecny on his goal against the Avalanche and had another excellent play earlier in the game. Coach Rick Tocchet praised Andrae for his energy and hockey IQ, saying he was "very good tonight" and that his ability to skate and be aggressive makes him an important part of the team's defense.
The Flyers are set to face a tough test against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. In a surprise move, coach Bruce Cassidy announced that Akira Schmid would start in net for the Golden Knights instead of Carter Hart, who was acquired by the team earlier this month but did not start due to the decision.
Hart's recent return from a leave of absence and his history with a sensitive scandal have made it difficult for him to regain trust in Philadelphia. The Flyers' coaching staff has chosen to manage their expectations, focusing on finding success without Hart instead of putting pressure on him to perform immediately.
In the meantime, Konecny continues to be a key player for the team, using his energy and opportunistic playmaking skills to drive offense and contribute to the team's success.
Konecny believes that the Flyers have proven they can compete with the best teams in the league, so why not expect them to be right there with them? The veteran winger is playing a more opportunistic game as the season wears on, allowing himself to take advantage of scoring chances.
The Flyers are now 16-9-3, and their recent success has helped them stay up in the Eastern Conference Wild Card picture. They've also shown resilience by adapting to injuries to key players, including Tyson Foerster and Cam York.
One player who's stepped up in this time is Emil Andrae, a defenseman who fed Konecny on his goal against the Avalanche and had another excellent play earlier in the game. Coach Rick Tocchet praised Andrae for his energy and hockey IQ, saying he was "very good tonight" and that his ability to skate and be aggressive makes him an important part of the team's defense.
The Flyers are set to face a tough test against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. In a surprise move, coach Bruce Cassidy announced that Akira Schmid would start in net for the Golden Knights instead of Carter Hart, who was acquired by the team earlier this month but did not start due to the decision.
Hart's recent return from a leave of absence and his history with a sensitive scandal have made it difficult for him to regain trust in Philadelphia. The Flyers' coaching staff has chosen to manage their expectations, focusing on finding success without Hart instead of putting pressure on him to perform immediately.
In the meantime, Konecny continues to be a key player for the team, using his energy and opportunistic playmaking skills to drive offense and contribute to the team's success.