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10 takeaways from a 5-0 Flyers preseason loss

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September 23, 2024
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Well, the unbeaten (preseason) record was unlikely to last for too long.
After dominating the Washington Capitals' B-team on Sunday night to the tune of a 6-2 score, the Philadelphia Flyers sent a lineup filled largely with NHL depth players, prospects and organizational depth to Montreal and dealt with a blowout of their own, losing to the Canadiens by a 5-0 final tally.
Let's dive in with an abbreviated version of the classic 10 Observations column from years past.
1. Flyers lose, and it's not a major surprise
The Flyers had the lineup advantage in Washington, and took apart the Capitals. The Canadiens had the lineup advantage in Montreal, and they took apart the Flyers. Add in the fatigue...

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