The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled early this season, specifically with their penalty kill, and they have a losing record to show for it.
Four of the last six Stanley Cup champions have ranked eighth or higher overall on the penalty kill (via NHL), and with the Flyers currently ranked 24th—a championship dream is rapidly thinning.
Coach Peter Laviolette explained earlier in the season, the Flyers need to be better on special teams and the team will be working on it (via CSN). Philadelphia has shown life, as of late, but they still lack consistency from game-to-game.
Here are four ways the Flyers can improve their sputtering penalty kill.
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Philadelphia Flyers: 4 Ways to Improve Their Sputtering Penalty Kill
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