Despite career seasons from some of their forwards, the Flyers are in the middle of the NHL pack for offense, primarily because they haven’t received enough production from all four lines.
Oh, the top line, which has featured Sean Couturier centering Claude Giroux and Travis Konecny or Jake Voracek, has been superb and is the main reason the Flyers are close to securing a playoff berth. But the other lines have been up and down. Or worse.
Which is why the defensemen’s offensive production – the best by the Flyers in 25 years — has been such an important element this season.