The Philadelphia Flyers are currently third in the MassMutual East Division with a record of 4-2-1 for nine points and beat the New Jersey Devils in their most recent outing. That makes Philly’s season sound better than they have looked to date, as the club has had some embarrassing losses and wins where their goalie has been the star in the midst of abysmal early season puck possession trends. Every phase of the team has had their moments just an eighth of the way through the 2021 season, but what are the biggest reasons behind the Flyers’ inability to control play as much this year?
Why are the Flyers struggling to drive play at 5-on-5?
