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What to expect from Flyers’ new-look power play

The Philadelphia Flyers are changing their power-play units and by shuffling around some players, could unlock something.

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The Philadelphia Flyers are finding some success early in the season. It’s not perfect and they’re not undefeated or anything, but they have been able to earn a win over the defending Stanley Cup champions and have not looked terrible against the team most people expect to win their division. But one thing is staying consistent compared to last season: An unsuccessful power play.

With just a 10 percent success rate on the man advantage so far this season — it’s so bad that they have allowed as many goals as they have scored while on the power play through the first three games — head coach Rick Tocchet and his staff have decided to make a change.