A struggling hockey team defied expectations with a late-season surge, securing a playoff berth after a three-year absence. Their dominant finish—marked by an 18-game winning streak—propelled them past the postseason cutoff, ending a long drought. The turnaround came after a shaky start, proving resilience in a highly competitive league. Fans and analysts now wonder if this momentum can carry them deeper into the playoffs.

The Flyers reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season for the first time since 2020, but they needed a remarkable closing run to get there. They went 18-7-1 i ...