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The Three O'Clock Number(s): 3-9

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 11:  Keep standing there, Flower.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 11: Keep standing there, Flower. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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3-9 -- Mark the Flyers' record in Game 1s post-lockout improves to after their epic overtime comeback win Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Still woeful, but better than 2-10, amirite?

Both previous wins came in 2010, and both came in series (against New Jersey and Montreal) that the Flyers eventually won in five.

The Flyers now have as many post-lockout wins in Game 1s as they do in Game 7s (Washington 2008, Boston 2010, Buffalo 2011) which is a thoroughly ridiculous statistic when you think about it.

With that in mind, an adjusted poll: