{"id":3301,"date":"2016-11-14T17:50:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T22:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=3301"},"modified":"2016-11-14T17:50:16","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T22:50:16","slug":"philadelphia-flyers-defense-leading-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2016\/11\/14\/philadelphia-flyers-defense-leading-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Flyers Defense Leading The Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming into Saturday night’s game, the Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong> defense was leading the league in points with 46. After an assist from Brandon Manning<\/a><\/strong> and a goal from\u00a0Michael Del Zotto<\/a><\/strong> in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild<\/strong>, the team now has 48 points from defensemen.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Flyers Defense Leading The Way<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The defense for the Flyers has\u00a0rarely been a strong point for the team. The defense hasn’t been the most sound when it comes to playing in their own end. When it comes to point production, however, they have proven to be consistent there. The Flyers 48 points from defensemen come in the form of\u00a012 goals and 36 assists. That is one more point than\u00a0Claude Giroux<\/a><\/strong>, Jakub Voracek<\/a><\/strong> and Wayne Simmonds<\/a><\/strong> combined.<\/p>\n

The points aren’t just coming from one or two players either. Every player on the defense has contributed with at least three points. Mark Streit<\/a><\/strong> and Shayne Gostisbehere<\/a><\/strong> lead the defense with three goals and seven assists apiece.<\/p>\n

While there are four forwards ahead of Streit and Gostisbehere when it comes to point production, having that many points just between two defenseman is something a team enjoys. Getting points from up and down the lineup makes for a very balanced offensive output.<\/p>\n

Shayne Gostisbehere<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gostisbehere is entering his second season in the NHL<\/strong>. Many were wondering if he would be able to continue the success that he found in his rookie season. With 10 points in 16 games, it’s fair to say that he hasn’t lost his offensive touch. His 10 points also have him tied for fifth\u00a0among all NHL defensemen.<\/p>\n

And it’s not just the points that make Gostisbehere such an impressive player, it’s the plays that he makes on both the offensive and defensive side. Gostisbehere has shown the ability to make up for defensive miscues with his speed. He has been able to help his goaltenders on countless occasions with his defensive play.<\/p>\n

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Great play by Gostisbehere to poke this one away pic.twitter.com\/iomaTmYAt3<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sons of Penn (@SonsofPenn) November 9, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n