The Phl Hockey Season Is Almost Here!
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The NHL hockey season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait! Here are some of the must-see match-ups to look forward to this year.
Introduction
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice Hockey Team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The Flyers were established in 1967 as one of six expansion teams increasing the size of the NHL at that time to twelve teams.
The NHL’s Return
The NHL’s return is almost upon us, and hockey fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season. After a long offseason, the league’s 30 teams will finally be back in action, vying for the coveted Stanley Cup
This year promises to be an exciting one, with plenty of storylines to follow. Can the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins make it back-to-back titles? Will the up-and-coming Edmonton Oilers take another step forward in their quest to become a perennial powerhouse? And can anyone dethrone the dominant Chicago Blackhawks?
Whatever happens, it’s sure to be a great season of NHL Hockey So buckle up and enjoy the ride!
The Flyers’ Schedule
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice Hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flyers were founded in 1967 as one of six Expansion Teams and are one of the Original Six teams that made up the NHL before the 1967 expansion.
The Flyers compete in the NHL as a club of the league’s 30 teams. They are one of two NHL franchises in Pennsylvania, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins The Flyers have played their home games at Wells Fargo Center since their inception, first sharing it with the then-disbanded Pittsburgh Blazers until 1969, and then as its sole occupant until 1996, when they moved to CoreStates Center (now known as Wells Fargo Center).
The Penguins’ Schedule
As the official start to the phl hockey season approaches, fans are getting more and more excited. One of the most popular teams in the league, the penguins, are looking to make a run at the Stanley Cup this year. Below is their schedule for the upcoming season
The Capitals’ Schedule
The Washington Capitals open their 18-19 season on October 3 against the Boston Bruins The Capitals will play 82 games this season, 41 at home and 41 on the road.
Here is a look at the Capitals’ schedule for the upcoming season
October
3 vs. Boston Bruins
6 at New Jersey Devils
7 vs. Calgary Flames
10 at Nashville Predators
11 at Dallas Stars
13 vs. Montreal Canadiens
17 vs. Winnipeg Jets
20 at Vegas Golden Knights
24 at Ottawa Senators
26 vs. Nashville Predators
November
1 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
3 at Detroit Red Wings
6 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
9 at Florida Panthers 11 vs. Vegas Golden Knights 14 vs. New York Islanders 17 at Columbus Blue Jackets 20 vs. Winnipeg Jets 23 arePittsburgh Penguins
The Atlantic Division
The NHL regular season is just around the corner, and hockey fans everywhere are getting excited for another year of action. In the Atlantic Division there are a few teams that stand out as contenders for the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the defending Stanley Cup Champions, and they will certainly be looking to repeat this season. The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are also both strong teams that should be in contention for the division title. Additionally, the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings always have competitive squads and could surprise some people this year.
The Metropolitan Division
The Metropolitan Division is one of the four divisions in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The division was created prior to the start of the 2013–14 NHL season as a result of realignment. It is also referred to informally as the Metro Division. Its teams are located in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Columbus, and New Jersey.
The Central Division
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The Central Division is looking to be very competitive this season. The preseason favorite is the Tampa Bay Lightning who had the best record in the NHL last season. The Lightning are stacked with offensive firepower, led by reigning Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov. They also have one of the best goaltenders in the league in Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Lightning will be looking to avoid a Stanley Cup hangover, as they were dismantled by the eventual champion St. Louis Blues in last year’s playoffs.
The Nashville Predators are another team to watch out for in the Central Division The Predators have a deep and talented roster, led by their top line of Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen, and Viktor Arvidsson. They also have a Vezina-caliber goaltender in Pekka Rinne. The Predators will be looking to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in three years.
The Winnipeg Jets are a team on the rise in the Central Division The Jets have a young and talented core of forwards, led by Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine. They also have a solid defense, led by Dustin Byfuglien and Jacob Trouba. The Jets will be looking to make Noise in 2019-20!
The Pacific Division
The NHL’s Pacific Division is located in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Pacific Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference The division consists of seven teams: the Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks
The Pacific Division is one of two divisions in the NHL’s Western Conference the other being the Central Division The Pacific Division was created in 1993 as part of the realignment of the NHL’s 26 teams into 30 teams. The realignment also saw the creation of the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic and Northeast Divisions.
The Pacific Division is composed of seven teams located in three different time zones:
--Anaheim Ducks (Pacific Time Zone)
-Arizona Coyotes (Mountain Time Zone)
--Calgary Flames (Mountain Time Zone)
--Edmonton Oilers (Mountain Time Zone)
--Los Angeles Kings (Pacific Time Zone)
--San Jose Sharks (Pacific Time Zone)
-Vancouver Canucks (Pacific Time Zone)
Conclusion
All in all, the Flyers had a disappointing year last year. They made some changes in the offseason, but it remains to be seen whether those changes will be enough to get them back into contention. Either way, it should be an exciting season of hockey in Philadelphia!
