Nick Deslauriers
Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier had three-point games against the Montreal Canadiens, as the Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak in Brad Shaw’s debut as interim head coach.
The Flyers reduced the training camp roster by 14 players on Friday, bringing it to the final 23 likely to make the opening night roster.
With the preseason winding down, a closer look at what the Flyers line combinations could be when the season starts in a week.
With the Flyers preseason now past the halfway point, here are five observations from the first four games.
The Flyers continue the preseason with their first game at Wells Fargo Center, taking on the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Matvei Michkov was introduced to Philadelphia on Wednesday with much fanfare. The 19-year-old showed appreciation for the excitement and warm welcome, while putting focus on his eventually goals with the Flyers.
The Flyers allowed three goals in 2:56 to start the third period on Saturday, dropping another game in regulation to the Boston Bruins.
Flyers head coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 after being ejected from Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay.
John Tortorella was tossed from the game in the first period as the Flyers were lit up by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-0, on Saturday night.
The Flyers have maintained the focus is on the future at the trade deadline. Their actions this week will be critical for supporting that message.
