The Flyers' slogan this year is "play boldly." Their seven-game preseason can be described this way: Groundhog Day.
The Flyers' preseason power play was excellent, but they struggled mightily at even strength. Just like last season.
Goalie Steve Mason was brilliant but suffered several hard-luck losses. Just like last season.
They coughed up late leads and lost in a shootout. Yep. Just like last season.
Yes, it was only the preseason, but the Flyers looked eerily similar to the team that went 33-31-18 and missed the playoffs last year.
From here, they are a longshot to be playing in the postseason.