The Flyers were competitive with the Panthers on Thursday, noting that the Panthers are missing key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk due to long-term injuries.
As a new Philadelphia sports week begins, the Flyers are a +125 money line underdog at BetMGM for their home opener against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Monday.
The Flyers are 0-2, got jobbed by an overtime call on Saturday
Despite their current record, the Flyers' competitiveness against the Panthers is a positive sign, considering the injuries to Barkov and Tkachuk.
Author's summary: Flyers face Panthers at home.