Flyers Face Islanders in Battle of Resilience and Struggling Power Play

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The Philadelphia Flyers, known for their remarkable ability to come from behind, look to start strong against the New York Islanders on Friday. The Flyers have led the NHL with 10 comeback victories this season, but their tendency to fall behind early is a concern. In their last game against the Florida Panthers, they trailed 2-0 in the second period before rallying for a 4-2 win, thanks in part to Tyson Foerster's game-winning goal and Emil Andrae's goal and assist. Philadelphia's netminder, Dan Vladar, has been a stabilizing force in goal, boasting a 9-4-1 record with a 2.39 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage. Coach Rick Tocchet praised Vladar's performance, saying he 'saved our bacon' in the win over Florida. The Islanders, meanwhile, have been playing strong defense in their last five games, allowing just seven goals. However, their offense has struggled in the last three contests, scoring only three goals. The team's power play has also been a concern, going 0-for-23 in their last seven games and 0-for-27 overall. Islanders coach Patrick Roy acknowledged the team's issues, saying they need to improve the quality of their shots and find ways to capitalize on their scoring chances. Forward Kyle Palmieri also expressed frustration with the team's lack of scoring, but remains optimistic about their chances. The Flyers and Islanders have met once before this season, with Philadelphia emerging victorious in a 4-3 shootout win on October 25. The Flyers will look to build on their momentum and overcome the Islanders' struggling power play on Friday.