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Flyers need wins to fix playoff hole
Flyers' first win needed to escape winless start.
In brief
Flyers' first win needed to escape winless start. The Flyers need a win to escape their winless start and avoid a playoff hole after a shaky season opener. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Flyers look better in Ottawa
The Flyers pushed the puck up ice with better pace and purpose, winning a shot battle 29-26 over the Senators.
Flyers still lost despite good play
They dropped to a winless 0-3-2 record after a 2-1 loss in Ottawa.
Flyers' goal differential
They sit with a minus-13 goal differential, the second-worst in the NHL behind the Flames at minus-17.
Flyers' scoring struggles
They have scored no more than two goals in a game so far this season.
Coach Tocchet's postgame comments
Head coach Rick Tocchet said they need to make plays under pressure and find the extra opportunity.
Captain Couturier's comments
Captain Sean Couturier said they played a good game but didn't find the extra opportunity needed.
Flyers' historical struggles
The Flyers started 1-7-0 in 2013-14 and 0-3-3 in 2008-09 before rallying to the playoffs.
Flyers need first win
The Flyers need their first win to escape the winless start and avoid a playoff hole.
Flyers' playoff history
The Flyers have rallied from winless starts to make the playoffs in previous seasons.
Flyers' current standings
They are at the bottom of the early NHL standings with five games played.
In short
The Flyers need a win to escape their winless start and avoid a playoff hole after a shaky season opener.
