COLUMBUS, Ohio — Observations from the Flyers' 6-3 loss Thursday in Columbus, a game in which they were outscored, 5-1, over the last two periods.
Yes, the Flyers' defense is out of sync, and their forwards are turning over pucks at inopportune times, which is leading to Grade A scoring chances for opponents.
Pickard (4.75 GAA, .833 save percentage), making his second start with the Flyers, struggled mightily on Thursday. Elliott (4.04, .874) has looked like someone coming off two surgeries.
Right now, Michal Neuvirth is probably their best option when deemed healthy. General manager Ron Hextall said it will be "days, not weeks," before Neuvirth is ready.