The Flyers were competitive with the Panthers on Thursday, noting that the Panthers are missing key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk due to long-term injuries.
As the new Philadelphia sports week begins, the Flyers are a +125 money line underdog at BetMGM for their home opener against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Monday.
The Flyers are 0-2, got jobbed by an overtime call on Saturday, and welcome the Panthers to Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Despite their current standing, the Flyers' competitive performance against the Panthers on Thursday offers a glimmer of hope.
Author's summary: Flyers face Panthers in home opener.