Daily News | Flyers’ shutout of the Sabres the latest example of the team’s progress compared to last season
Advertisement, the Flyers responded by sticking it to the upstart Sabres on Monday in Game No. 41, handing them a 4-0 loss. The Sabres hadn’t been shut out this season and led the NHL in goals per contest going into their first of three meetings this season against the Flyers. Now, the Flyers have a 16-18-7 record at the halfway point of the season. This time last year, the Flyers were 13-20-8 .
The Flyers jumped out to a far better defensive start, holding the Sabres to just five shots on goal in the first period and two high-danger scoring chances,. The fourth line helped establish the forecheck and got on the board first just two minutes into the first period when winger Zack MacEwen tallied his fourth goal of the season.
Better defense has ushered in better offense — the Flyers are averaging four goals per game in their last 10 outings, a substantial improvement over their 2.38 average in their first 31 games. “That position, it kind of determines the being of the team, too, as we play,” Tortorella said of Ersson. “I think that’s what’s been impressive about him. He’s very calm and gets about his business. It helps the team.”
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