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We're a little over an hour away from puck drop for Game 1 of Flyers-Canadiens. So (shameless plug time) if you're going stir crazy, why not check out my newest articles on the team & series? There's a 7-day free trial if you want to test it out and see if you like what you read.
Kevin Hayes may not be the Flyers' most valuable player. But he's the piece that has most elevated the team from fringe contender to legitimate title threat. https://theathletic.com/1979534/2020/08/07/kevin-hayes-is-proving-he-was-the-missing-piece-the-flyers-needed-in-2019-20/
If the Flyers do go on a run, it'll be the result of their ability to wear teams down with their ridiculous depth -- and having that kind of depth was far from a foregone conclusion this time last year. A lot of things broke Philly's way to create this. https://theathletic.com/1983746/2020/08/09/flyers-enviable-reserve-of-quality-depth-has-them-looking-like-a-juggernaut/
Want to learn a bit more about the Canadiens, and why even though the Flyers should be favored, they're a better team than their record? Here's 10 observations on their strengths and weaknesses. https://theathletic.com/1984440/2020/08/10/flyers-vs-canadiens-10-matchup-observations-ahead-of-the-first-round-series/
And finally, from today: My full breakdown with tape and detailed explanations of how we can expect both the Flyers and Canadiens to play from a style standpoint in the series. This'll give you an idea what to watch for. https://theathletic.com/1990678/2020/08/12/series-primer-a-stylistic-look-at-flyers-canadiens-in-all-three-zones/
