Philadelphia Flyers

As long as there have been skates hitting ice, there have been people who question whether getting rest in the playoffs is good for a team or does the lack of play make them rusty. Heading into the 2018 NHL Playoffs, I had the same question. So, I did some research and the results were quite surprising.

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of June 12, 2016, the San Jose Sharks were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Final in Game 6 by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Minnesota…

Embed from Getty Images The St. Louis Blues were laid to rest on the evening of May 25, 2016, by the San Jose Sharks. Like every other team that has faced the teal and black, the Blues became Shark bait. They are preceded by the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers,…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of May 10, 2016, the Washington Capitals were eliminated in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, and New York…