*We’re between games, which means we have time to look at six interesting stats from the Flyers’ two games against the Islanders. [BSH]
*The penalty kill has been good. Really good. That’s a statistic, in a way. [Inquirer]
*Despite the messiness and the periodic ugliness, the Flyers are winning games by hook and by crook and in the process getting off to the best start since the 2002-03 season. Bet you didn’t even realize. [NBC Sports Philly]
*Charlie points out the ways in which this weekend’s games weren’t just another couple of wins, they were wins that showed clear signs that the team is taking steps forward. The process is improving. [The Athletic]
*Speaking of improvement, James van Riemsdyk. Joel Farabee. Scott Laughton. [Inquirer]
*Anyhoo… prospect report! [BSH]
*Around the league, things are getting a little messy again Covid-wise as the New Jersey Devils are postponing all their games this week after having TEN PLAYERS enter Covid protocol. Oof. [All About The Jersey]
*And a little further up the turnpike, Kaapo Kakko has also been added to the protocol list. A little scary, given that the kid is a Type-1 diabetic. [Blueshirt Banter]
*Out in St. Louis, it would appear that our old pal Brayden Schenn still doesn’t get any respect. [St. Louis Game Time]
*And finally, a poll of NHL hockey fans has lead to a ranking of NHL hockey arenas, and it would appear that The Farg, the old girl that she is, landed as high as it did because of… Gritty. It can’t be that surprising to you. [The Athletic]
