In the Flyers most recent game before the holiday break against the Red Wings, fans saw the team fall behind 5-1 in an absolutely abysmal first period in Detroit. Flyers goalie Carter Hart allowed five goals in twenty minutes, the Flyers were unable to control the puck and the defense was non-existent. However, after that first period, the Flyers came out of the locker room looking like a different team and fought, literally, to get back in the game.
In recent years, if the Flyers had been down 5-1 after one period, most teams would have packed it in and called it a night. Quite frankly most teams in the NHL would do that. But head coach John Tortorella was able to keep his guys locked in and focused against the Red Wings.
However, in the shootout Patrick Kane was able to seal the victory for the Red Wings as the Flyers left Detroit with a point. Despite the loss, Flyers analysts and fans were extremely encouraged with the fight they saw from this team.
