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The Flyers Had a 4.37% Chance of Making the Playoffs After Losing 3-0 to the Devils on November 7
By Kyle Scott
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Today, they have a 98.26% chance.
This chart comes via SportsClubStats.com, which shows us that the manufactured panic surrounding the Flyers’ recent four-game(-ish) skid was mostly just that– manufactured. Their chances of making the playoffs have been about over 90% since beating the Blackhawks a few weeks ago.
What’s amazing is that their playoff chances went from under 10% to over 90% in about only 100 days. Their fortunes began to reverse course after that 3-0 Devils loss, when they beat the Edmonton Oilers, 4-2, on November 9… which just happened to be the game Claude Giroux scored his first goal of the year and my first game of the year:
Coincidence? I think not.
via (@collinmehalick)
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.