The Flyers' power play has been a major point of concern, ranking last in the NHL for the past three seasons. Despite a promising start, their performance has significantly declined, prompting coach John Tortorella to make changes to the unit.
Flyers searching for answers with their floundering power play : ‘We’re going to continue to work on it’ Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will get a chance on the Flyers power play starting Monday vs. Pittsburgh. The unit, which has finished dead last in the NHL the past three seasons, currently ranks 27th.Over the first four games, the Flyers scored five goals in 19 opportunities and were ranked No. 11 in the NHL at a sparkling 26.3% conversion rate.But the shine wore off quickly.
After all, this is a Flyers power play that has finished last in the NHL in each of the three previous seasons — including under a different coaching staff in 2021-22. Across the last 30 games, the Flyers power play is clicking at just a 13% efficiency. That is 10 goals in 77 opportunities. Yikes. In the past five games, it’s a goose egg in 10 chances. Double yikes. For the season, the Flyers rank 27th out of 32 teams at 15.6%.John Tortorella said. “We’ve got Jamie running it, who is very inexperienced. has struggled a little bit just with the speed of it, Z’s game has struggled just with the speed of it. We’re going to continue to work on it, that’s all I can tell you.” The Flyers honored the Gaudreau brothers with heartfelt tributes Saturday: ‘That family ... is going to be a part of us.’ It’s no surprise then that when the Flyers worked on their power play at the morning skate, after Tortorella spoke on Monday, Zamula was no longer on the second unit. Rasmus Ristolainen had taken his spot on the point. “I’ve played some power play over my career. So just keep it simple, move the puck, if there’s an opening take a shot,” said the big right-shot defenseman who has 293 career points, including 117 on the power play., who has six points during a three-game point streak, including a four-point night — and the game-winner — in the Flyers’ overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturda
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