The Flyers burst into the new NHL season with a thumping win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The keystone-state rivalry saw its 334th game tonight and it will be a highlight reel fans will want to watch over and over again. Here are a few things we learned about the team in what was a dominant win.
Chemistry is key
The theme for this offseason was continuity. The Flyers built a strong foundation in Alain Vigneault’s first year and did very little to mess with it in what was an uncertain offseason. The team preached familiarity, knowing it would breed the consistency that lacked in the playoffs.