The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the most comeback wins in the NHL this season, following their 3-2 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The team has secured five wins in games where they trailed during the third period. In two additional games, the Flyers managed to tie after trailing in the third period but ultimately lost in overtime or shootouts. These performances have helped Philadelphia collect 12 standings points through late-game comebacks.
Despite these successes, there is concern that frequently falling behind early could negatively impact the team’s long-term performance as overcoming deficits can be increasingly difficult later in the season. The Flyers’ ability to rally has been noted by players such as Noah Cates, who said after a recent win: “There’s a lot of belief in our room. We feel that we aren’t out of games, if we have to chip away or if we’re down by a goal. We want to play from ahead, of course, but no one gets down if we have to find different ways.”
Thursday’s result also completed a season sweep for Philadelphia over St. Louis; on November 14, the Flyers overcame multiple deficits to win 6-5 in a shootout at Enterprise Center.
Looking ahead, the Flyers are entering a demanding part of their schedule with six games over ten nights. After hosting the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, they will face road games against teams including Tampa Bay and Florida before another matchup with New Jersey at the end of November.
Defenseman Emil Andrae has emerged as an important contributor since becoming a regular presence on the ice. On Thursday, he was moved up in defensive pairings and played alongside Jamie Drysdale from the second period onward. Andrae assisted on Tyson Foerster’s game-tying goal and made a crucial shot block late in regulation.
Andrae commented on his increased playing time: “When you’re playing more, the more confidence you have. I think me and Jamie played great together on the shifts we had. It was fun.” He also acknowledged areas for improvement: “What I did well (against the Blues) was to get up on the play. I created a lot of offense. I moved the puck quick, but I think overall defense and being a bit stronger on the walls can get better moving forward. Keep building on this.”
The Flyers’ resilience continues to be tested as they navigate their challenging schedule through November.
