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The Flyers are as tough and gritty as any team in the NHL Playoffs. They own the most potent power play. They can score with anyone. They boast the postseason’s current MVP in Claude Giroux. Still, the Flyers have one major flaw…

The Flyers opened their series with the New Jersey Devils by fighting off rust, erasing another deficit, and overcoming suspect goaltending. Mr. Playoffs had another unforgettable showing, too.

Between the Flyers ousting the Penguins, the Bruins fighting to stay alive, and the Canucks getting knocked out four rounds earlier than expected, Sunday was a busy day in the NHL Playoffs.

Wednesday night’s Game 4 between the Penguins and Flyers was nearly identical to Game 3. The only difference? The teams swapped roles.

With Philadelphia jumping out to a 2-0 lead against Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game 3 was the Penguins best chance to flip the script and steal momentum. Instead, they grasped at straws and came up empty-handed.

The NHL Playoffs started Wednesday night before I had a chance to offer my misinformed and completely amateur analysis on the postseason matchups.

The ramifications of blowing a three goal lead and losing in the NHL Playoffs can be catastrophic. With the Penguins reeling and surrendering home ice, the Flyers can completely take control with another win Friday. But first things first. What happened in Game 1?

The Flyers appear locked into a first round playoff series with their bitter in-state rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins. I can’t imagine a more intriguing playoff series.

I wrote off the 2011-2012 Flyers in mid February shortly after they fell to the New York Rangers twice in the same week by a combined score of 10-4, bringing the Flyers season record against the Rangers to 0-27 (or so it felt).

Every spring we gather to see who will hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup and every spring we’re reminded of three simple truths. Let’s hope the Flyers finally pay attention.