Now that Flyers are back on the playoff bubble, this weekend's avoidable losses especially sting

PHILADELPHIA -- There was a time not too long ago when Philadelphia Flyers losses like the ones they've suffered three times over the past four days would have barely registered as worthy of note, let alone frustration.
Back on November 6, the Flyers were tied for the worst points percentage in all of hockey. Their regular lineup had multiple seemingly fatal flaws -- backup goalie, second defense pair, the entire center depth chart. The team was playing disconnected hockey at 5-on-5, struggling to even crack 20 shots on goal on a nightly basis. And the one reason that most fans were continuing to watch -- Matvei Michkov -- was on the verge of a two-game benching by head coach John Tortorella...