Flyers playoff odds look promising, despite playing in NHL's toughest division

Flyers are playing in the toughest division in NHL. They are currently third in Metropolitan with 24 games to play. The team has won the last three playoff series in Philadelphia. Travis Konecny believes the team is playing better this season. It's possible that the Flyers could be playing for a Wild Card spot in April.

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the Metro division, which is the best in hockey. They are 8 points behind the Washington Capitals. The Athletic projects they have 80% chance of making the playoffs this year. Hockeyreference.com gives them 68% of playing in playoffs. They have the sixth toughest schedule remaining of Eastern Conference teams. Their last playoff series ended in a 4-game defeat to the New Jersey Devils in 2011-12. According to The Sports Network, they only have a 2% shot of winning the Stanley Cup.

The Flyers are in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. They would have been in first place of the Pacific Division at the All-Star break.

There are four divisions. One division could be loaded and another not so much.

Flyers are projected to finish with 98 points and could be on the outside looking in at the playoffs. They play in the Metropolitan Division, which is the toughest division in hockey.