We& #39;re a little over an hour away from puck drop for Game 1 of Flyers-Canadiens. So (shameless plug time) if you& #39;re going stir crazy, why not check out my newest articles on the team & series? There& #39;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& #39; most valuable player. But he& #39;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/">https://theathletic.com/1979534/2...

If the Flyers do go on a run, it& #39;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& #39;s way to create this. https://theathletic.com/1983746/2020/08/09/flyers-enviable-reserve-of-quality-depth-has-them-looking-like-a-juggernaut/">https://theathletic.com/1983746/2...

Want to learn a bit more about the Canadiens, and why even though the Flyers should be favored, they& #39;re a better team than their record? Here& #39;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/">https://theathletic.com/1984440/2...

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& #39;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/">https://theathletic.com/1990678/2...