Time flies, at least for the Flyers, as it feels like this will be the season they finally return to Stanley Cup playoff action. The team will reach the halfway point in its season when it completes Tuesday night’s home game against the Anaheim Ducks. It’s safe to say the Flyers have performed above expectations. Think of it: Heading into Saturday night’s game at Edmonton, they had lost back-to-back games in regulation time only once all year. There have been a number of factors in this somewhat unexpected renaissance. The coaching has been exceptional, several additions to the roster have all stood out and a few “kids” are starting to make key contributions. They all add up to an outfit...
