TRAVIS KONECNY

The break gives a chance for players to reset and, in some cases, a few of them end up playing much better in the second half. Case in point: Kevin Fiala scored 32 points in 40 games last season from October to January, but from February onwards scored 53 points in 42 games. He's a multi-category contributor, but note he's going through his longest slump of the season, having gone five games without a point. John Tortorella penned a rare public letter informing their fanbase that the Flyers are still very much a work in progress. Translated, that means the Flyers are going to be sellers at the deadline, and among their trade bait is Konecny's linemate, James van Riemsdyk.

John Tortorella has banned iPads from the Philadelphia Flyers' bench. He says they are a "major problem" and his players can simply "watch the game."

That run has upped his season mark to 16 tallies alongside the six assists he's added in 29 games. McCann, selected in the expansion draft by Seattle, posted 50 points for the first time in his career last season. Konecny is up to 32 points in 29 games and is on pace to challenge his career high of 61 points, set in 2019-20. Erik Karlsson, D, SJSAny concerns that Karlsson might slow have been largely dispelled by his continued high level of production. Last season, Terry exploded on the scene, finishing with career-best marks in goals (37), assists (30), points (67), shots on goal (192), power-play points (15) and average time on ice (18:14).

Alex Ovechkin scored in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 comeback victory against the Philadelphia Flyers and snap their four-game losing streak.

It'll hurt their even-strength production, but the separation should only be temporary, and it clearly hasn't really bothered either of them. That includes two power-play points, a good sign as the Panthers have struggled all season on the man advantage. Trade AwayJonathan Huberdeau, LW, Flames (99% rostered)Huberdeau missed Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury, but it's not believed to be serious. Entering the season, Josi was seen as one of the safest and best options, even when factoring in regression after a career year, but the Preds have looked horrendous so far this season. It might be a good time to trade Josi while his fantasy value remains high due to his reputation.

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired John Tortorella as their new coach, hoping the veteran can help lead them to their first Stanley Cup since 1975.

David Pastrnak scored a hat trick, Tuukka Rask made 24 saves in his return from hip surgery and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their 10th straight game with a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Alex Ovechkin left Washington's preseason finale against Philadelphia because of a lower-body injury.

The Flyers were spurred by a replenished lineup in which four players returned after spending two weeks in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. They included Scott Laughton, who scored a breakaway goal to make it 3-0 late in the second period. Elliott improved to 5-1 this season and upped his career record to 15-2-2 with four shutouts against the Sabres, including a 40-save outing in a 3-0 win on Jan. 19. Elliott chalked up his dominance to opening his career with Ottawa, Buffalo’s traditional Atlantic Division rival. The Sabres dropped to 2-6-1 in their past nine and played their second game without captain Jack Eichel, listed as day to day with a lower body injury.

San Jose's Erik Karlsson (65) handles the puck against Minnesota Wild's Nick Bjugstad (27) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. San Jose won 5-3. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)With an outbreak delaying the Dallas Stars' opener, Rick Bowness got to watch a lot of hockey in the first couple of nights of the NHL season. “It was entertaining hockey, but it was a little sloppy,” Bowness said. “We’re staying in 5-star hotels, get to play hockey, so I can’t complain,” defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic said. Ad___Follow AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SWhyno___More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Philadelphia Flyers' James van Riemsdyk celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. With Gritty thrusting his bulbous belly from his sofa, the Flyers turned Patrick and Lindblom's homecoming into a meaningful victory. Jankowski, who scored just five goals last season, scored the first one of this season 5:12 into the game. Farabee had assists on van Riemsdyk, Patrick and Hayes’ goals. UP NEXTThe Penguins and Flyers play again Friday in Philly as part of a packed, 56-game schedule necessitated by the pandemic.