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Something to Build On: Flyers Show Heart, But Still Have a Way to Go

The Philadelphia Flyers looked lifeless in Tuesday night’s contest, until Trevor Zegras helped will the Flyers back into the fight.…

By William James · Philly Hockey Now

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 3:29 AM

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William James argues the Flyers showed vital heart despite a 3-2 shootout loss to the Kraken.
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a shootout on Tuesday.
Trevor Zegras helped spark Philadelphia's comeback and scored to tie the game at 2-2.

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The Philadelphia Flyers showed resilience by erasing a two-goal deficit before falling 3-2 in a shootout against the Seattle Kraken, leaving them still winless on the season. Writer William James argues that while the loss was disappointing, the team demonstrated significant fight and strong individual efforts that provide a foundation to build upon.

Trevor Zegras scored the equalizer and sparked the team's momentum, while defenseman Travis Sanheim logged over 31 minutes of ice time and goaltender Dan Vladar stopped 29 of 31 shots. However, James notes that Philadelphia still faces major issues with neutral zone execution, defensive breakouts, and turnovers that must be resolved.

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