Just a few Flyers off-day storylines we thought we'd share...
Alex Ovechkin has been shut down by the Capitals "for a short period of time with an undisclosed ailment." Yes, that means he'll miss the Flyers-Caps game tomorrow night. [Capitals]
Frank Seravalli may have found the Flyers fountain of youth. Only it's more like a slushie machine of youth... I found this story oddly entertaining, including the comparisons of player sweat indexes. Also, what's the reason for the third period woes? Suddenly I'm thinking it's brain freezes. [Daily News]
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Over the weekend, Sam Carchidi laid some facts on the Carter haters out there. You know who you are. The quiet but consistent Flyers forward is indeed under-appreciated in this town. Maybe that will soon change...? [Inquirer]
Finally, Tim Panaccio looks at the huge decision Peter Laviolette will soon have to make—who is the Flyers playoff goaltender? [CSNPhilly]
After the jump, we want your vote on who should be in net come game 1.