After a slow start, Philadelphia Flyers winger Scott Hartnell has found his scoring touch again.
Hartnell recently had an eight-game point-scoring streak that saw him score four goals and nine points. So far this season, Hartnell has just 10 goals and 22 points in 40 games. While this is a far cry from the 37 goals and 67 points he scored in 2011-12, a productive Hartnell helps give the Flyers scoring depth and lineup options and makes them a tougher team to play against.
The change for Hartnell really started when he was put on the second line with Wayne Simmonds and Brayden Schenn. The trio has really clicked, and all three players have contributed to the team's recent 5-1-0 road trip and their current 10-game winning streak at home.
Another impressive aspect of Hartnell's recent improvement in production is that almost all of it has come at even strength. Only two of nine points Hartnell scored over his eight-game point streak came while the Flyers had the extra man.
The line provides grit for the Flyers as well as scoring ability and can be used to try to limit opposing scoring lines as well as putting ...
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What Scott Hartnell’s Resurgence Means for Philadelphia Flyers
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