So far this young season, the Flyers have exorcised a number of demons that remained from last year’s effort (I use that word effort loosely). But there was one that remained - until last night.

After a 6-1 start, the Philadelphia Flyers have slipped to 8-5, and are now tied for the Atlantic Division lead…with the Islanders. I think it’s pretty safe to say that the Flyers are light years beyond the basement dwellers of last season, but are they the team that roared to a 6-1 start?

This week’s matchup between the 8-0 New England Patriots and the 7-0 Indianapolis Colts has been billed as a lot of things; Super Bowl 41 1/2 for example, and for good reason.