It’s not a secret to anyone watching these past three Flyers games that the second line has been clicking. The line is made up of Scott Laughton and Travis Konecny centered by Kevin Hayes. Their chemistry on the ice during the regular season was impeccable, and it seems like the trio has picked up where they left off.
In the game against the Washington Capitals, the second line contributed to all three of the goals the Flyers had, and Laughton had two of the three goals the Flyers scored.
The first Laughton goal was from a no-look, behind the back pass from Konecny. It seemed as if Konecny knew exactly where Laughton was going to be on the ice. Holtby had no chance of making the save.
“I think offensively and defensively tonight, this was their best night. Good on the forecheck, which created some real good looks and we were able to capitalize,” Head Coach Alain Vigneault said after the Capitals game.
The chemistry between these three on the ice is so prevalent, despite the break.
“We had a really good training camp in Philly,” Laughton said. “I think the guys are confident in each other.”
Another factor of this line is the defensive aspect. They’re producing offensively, but they’re also being more responsible defensively and protecting the puck.
Hayes said, “Since we got back from quarantine, we’ve talked about playing with each other and playing the right way defensively.”
Konecny had two assists in the game against the Capitals, however, his game still isn’t where it was earlier in the season. He had some good moments on the ice, especially with that assist on the Laughton goal. However, Vigneault said he wants to see Konecny’s game taken to another level and there’s definitely more room to do that in the upcoming games.
Flyers News/Lines and Pairings tomorrow:
Voracek will not play tomorrow, and this was not a coaches decision, per AV. In his place Farabee has been promoted to the top line.
G, Coots, Farabee
Laughton, Hayes, TK
JVR, Grant, NAK
Bunny, Thompson, Pitlick
Provy, Nisky
Sanheim, Myers
Ghost, Braun
Hart
Ghost will play on PP1 tomorrow, and Vigneault hinted at therapy possibly playing on the top power-play unit.
