The Philadelphia Flyers lost 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, extending their winless streak to 12 games and marking the worst start in franchise history.
With the loss, the Flyers have been outscored 28-8 in the first 12 games of the season. The team’s offensive struggles have been compounded by defensive lapses, leaving the club at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Fans in the arena were heard chanting “Fire Tocchet!” as the season’s record continued to slide. Head coach Peter Tocchet has faced mounting pressure from supporters and the media alike.
Despite the bleak start, the Flyers remain in the playoff hunt, with a few games left to turn the season around. The team’s management has indicated that adjustments will be made to improve performance in the coming weeks.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
