A struggling team defied expectations with a late-season surge, securing a playoff berth after a three-year absence. Their dominant finish—including a stretch where they won nearly 70% of their games—propelled them past the final playoff spot. The turnaround came after a slow start, proving resilience in a highly competitive league. Fans and analysts are now dissecting how this momentum could shape their postseason campaign.

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 ...