The Flyers' true problem is clear
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The Flyers are in the middle of an 8-game losing streak and the reason behind all the losing is clear: goaltending.
Over the course of the last 8 games which have all been loses, the Flyers rank 2nd in puck possession across the entire league. They also have the best high danger chances percentage wise with 64.48% while outshooting their opponents over these 8 games 279-192. Their save percentage is by far the worse in the NHL with .781, which is far below the Flames who have the second worse with .861.
The #letsgoflyers during their 8-game losing streak:
2nd best CF% in the NHL (58.13)
BEST High Danger Chances For % at 64.48
Outshooting opponents 279-192
.781 save percentage. By FAR worst in the NHL, behind Calgary at .861
This isn't a coach having a team "quit" on him
2nd best CF% in the NHL (58.13)
BEST High Danger Chances For % at 64.48
Outshooting opponents 279-192
.781 save percentage. By FAR worst in the NHL, behind Calgary at .861
This isn't a coach having a team "quit" on him
Goaltending is the clear issue at hand and even if they do not figure it out before the next game to try and make the playoffs, this will be an massive issue for next season.
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10 AVRIL | 395 ANSWERS The Flyers' true problem is clear Is goaltending the Flyers' biggest issue? | ||
| Yes | 239 | 60.5 % |
| No | 156 | 39.5 % |
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