Just to put into perspective how deep a hole the Flyers have dug themselves, they have 23 points through 25 games. The Boston Bruins, Saturday's opponent, has 33 points through 21 tilts.
It's getting serious. If the Flyers have any intention of seeing the postseason this year, the sooner they start heading in the right direction, the better. Unseating one of the powerhouses of the Eastern Conference would be a good confidence builder.
Word is Andrej Meszaros returns today to bolster Philly's blue-line depth, good news for a club that's had quite a few defensive issues of late.
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