{"id":543520,"date":"2026-04-06T09:09:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/543520\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:09:19","slug":"playoffs-playoffs-did-you-say-playoffs-%e2%96%ba-flyers-nitty-gritty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/543520\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cPlayoffs, Playoffs, did you say playoffs\u201d \u25ba FLYERS NITTY GRITTY"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nPhoto Credit: Our very own Rob Windfelder <\/p>\n

After a wild weekend, the Flyers currently sit in a playoff spot as of April 6, 2026. They\u2019re firmly on the bubble in one of the tightest Eastern Conference races in recent memory.<\/p>\n

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Flyers record: 39-26-12 (90 points) through 77 games
\nIn the Metropolitan Division: 3rd place, behind Carolina and Pittsburgh.
\nWild-card picture: The Ottawa Senators currently lead, with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings right behind them).
\nKey disadvantage: Fewer regulation wins than most competitors, which hurts in tiebreakers. They\u2019d likely need to finish with more total points to clinch.<\/p>\n

The Flyers have shown real fight down the stretch:<\/p>\n

Recent wins include a solid 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders and 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins
\nThey\u2019re riding a strong stretch (7-3-0)
\nContributions from Travis Konecny (a consistent point producer), Matvei Michkov, and good Goaltending have kept them alive<\/p>\n

With a handful of games left (including matchups vs New Jersey, Detroit, etc.), every point is critical. Playoffs are slated to begin on April 18, 2026, so it\u2019s going to be a wild few weeks here.<\/p>\n

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If the Flyers do clinch, it would set up an exciting playoff run\u2014potentially giving Travis Konecny a chance to build on his limited but gritty playoff history.What\u2019s<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your gut feeling now\u2014do you see them going on a final heater to grab that spot, or is the math too tough with the tiebreakers? Let\u2019s keep riding with the orange and black<\/p>\n

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About Author<\/p>\n

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Jamey Baskow<\/a><\/p>\n

Flyers and Phantoms hockey writer. Passionate about all things hockey, to include the Reading Royals, and Delaware Thunder. Temple Alum<\/p>\n

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