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The Flyers’ dismal power play: What’s working, what isn’t but could, and what will never

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Charlie O'Connor
November 9, 2023
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Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella instructs goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Give John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers at least this much credit when it comes to their flailing power play: they're not running from the criticism that it's rightfully receiving.
"You have a perfect right to ask the question and pick (the power play) apart, because it has not been good," Tortorella admitted to the traveling media on Monday in San Jose.
Assistant coach Rocky Thompson -- who manages the power play -- has justifiably been under fire due to his unit's poor results through 13 games. That's what happens when your power play is operating at 7.3 percent, and has gone 0 for its last 19 opportunities. They haven't scored since October 28 against the Anaheim Ducks, and that ...

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