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Flyers Press for Playoff Spot with West Coast Sweep

3/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia Flyers sit five points from a playoff spot with 14 games remaining.
Travis Konecny said the Flyers will apply pressure on competing teams.
The Flyers won two of three road games, including wins over Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings.
They completed a West Coast sweep with a 4-1 win over Sharks.
Despite an 8.7% playoff chance, they remain in the hunt ahead of games against key rivals.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's 1967 expansion doubled the league from six to twelve teams, introducing franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. This significant shift ended the Original Six era and aimed to counter potential rival leagues. The expansion not only increased competition but also set the stage for evolving team dynamics, as seen in the Flyers' current playoff pursuit.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Flyers sit five points from a playoff spot with 14 games remaining.
Travis Konecny said the Flyers will apply pressure on competing teams.
The Flyers won two of three road games, including wins over Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings.
They completed a West Coast sweep with a 4-1 win over Sharks.
Despite an 8.7% playoff chance, they remain in the hunt ahead of games against key rivals.

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