The Flyers were competitive with the Panthers on Thursday, noting that the Panthers are missing key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk due to long-term injuries.
As a new Philadelphia sports week begins, the Flyers are set to face the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Xfinity Mobile Arena for their home opener on Monday.
The Flyers are a +125 money line underdog at BetMGM, which is not a bad odds considering the current state of both franchises.
The Flyers are 0-2, got jobbed by an overtime call on Saturday
A new week brings new hope for the Flyers, and their competitive performance against the Panthers earlier this week is a promising sign.
Author's summary: Flyers face Panthers at home.