The Philadelphia Flyers have demonstrated a notable proficiency in scoring while shorthanded, tallying 19 shorthanded goals over the last two seasons, a figure that is tied for the second most in the NHL. In a recent game, Travis Konecny scored a shorthanded goal against goalie Joey Daccord, banking the puck in off the skate of defenseman Vince Dunn, to put the Flyers ahead 1-0 against the Seattle Kraken with just 3:39 remaining in the first period. The Flyers have been playing a defensive style reminiscent of coach John Tortorella's strategies from the 1990s, effectively implementing a modernized neutral zone trap in his 1,500th game coached. Despite this defensive approach, the Flyers' power play has produced 12 goals, while their penalty kill has been almost as productive, scoring 9 goals, although they have given up 15 power play goals against. Konecny has been a standout in this area, leading the NHL in shorthanded goals over the past two seasons with seven.
Only 5 shots for #SEAKraken that 1st period as John Tortorella has apparently taken Flyers back to his 1990s heyday in his 1,500th game coached with modernized neutral zone trap. Kraken trail 1-0 and need to capitalize on Grade A chances they get because they had a few. #NHL https://t.co/LNqsbMXhws
Travis Konecny leads the NHL in shorthanded goals over the last two seasons with seven.
Flyers have given up 15 power play goals, and now have nine shorthanded goals.
Flyers score a lucky SH goal on Joey Daccord after an initial stop on a 2-on-1. Travis Konecny banks it in off the skate of defenseman Vince Dunn, who couldn’t pull up in time. Flyers up 1-0 with 3:39 to go in 1st. https://t.co/V7nic9fzPS
Flyers' power play: 12 goals. Flyers' penalty kill: 9 goals.
The Flyers continue to score short-handed. It's amazing what they do while being down a man. #Flyers
The Flyers have 19 shorthanded goals over the last two seasons, tied for the second most in the NHL.