The Flyers hit the ground running down in Toronto. The first of three round-robin games to decide their playoff seeding was met with plenty of pre-game thoughts. Could the Flyers pick up where they left off? Will neutral ice be a factor? Can Carter Hart find his rhythm quickly? Luckily fans, the answer to all three was an overwhelming ‘yes’.
An emphatic 4-1 win over the Bruins told Philadelphia die-hards everything they need to know. This team is for real. This Coach is for real. This goaltender is for real.
Carter Hart denied 34 shots to earn a win in his first ever Stanley Cup Playoff appearance, becoming the youngest goaltender in NHL history to do so at just 21-years-old.