Carchidi: Oh, the Flyers' Wacky Season, and Fans' Mixed Reactions

The Philadelphia Flyers are the NHL's hottest team. They have been without their top-line center (Sean Couturier), their MVP from last year (Cam Atkinson) and their best all-around defenseman (Ryan Ellis).

Philadelphia Flyers are on a winning streak. They have beaten Los Angeles, Buffalo and Washington. The continuity of the lines has played a big role in their recent success. The fourth line is contributing to the team's physicality. Carter Hart made 39 saves in Saturday's 3-1 win in Washington, and the Flyers had 25 blocked shots.

The Flyers are at hockey .500 for the first time in two months. They are playing against Boston on Monday afternoon. The Bruins are 33-5-4 overall and 20-1-3 on their home ice. If the Flyers upset the Bruins, their next two games are against lightweights Anaheim and Chicago.

Some fans are thoroughly enjoying the Flyers' unexpected success. Some fans believe the wins will hurt them in the long run.

Carchidi wrote about the Flyers' wacky season and fans' mixed reactions.