Flyers drop hard-fought game to Maple Leafs

In the second game of a home-and-home series against the Maple Leafs, the Flyers demonstrated their ability to keep up with a high-powered offense. Unfortunately, they were on the wrong end of the scoresheet in a 3-2 loss.

It concludes the season series with the Leafs as they sweep both games against Philadelphia. But despite the two losses, there was plenty to like about what the Flyers did.

Travis Konecny continues impressive season

Travis Konecny showed his ability to continue leading the team offensively. His two goals helped keep the Flyers in the game. Both gave them leads at separate times as he provided energy whenever he was on the ice.

Up to 20 goals on the season, Konecny is easily on pace to top his career high of 33 goals last season. His ability to produce is much needed for a Flyers team that doesn't have elite players on their roster. Often relying on a group effort, Konecny leads the way with his offensive production.

On his first goal, Konecny showed his ability to take advantage of the soft areas on the ice. As his team cycled the puck, he found himself searching for an open area to receive a pass. He wasted no time in shooting the puck once Sean Couturier found him inside the right circle.

Konecny can thank Noah Cates' relentless forechecking for his second goal. Cates hounded Conor Timmins to force the turnover. And with Konecny all alone in front of Joseph Woll, the talented forward won that battle.

Ivan Fedotov shows more promise

While losing his second straight game, Ivan Fedotov showed poise in the net and gave the Flyers a chance to win. He made 14 saves on 17 shots a game after making 22 saves on 25 shots. Giving up three goals in back-to-back games may not seem great, but Fedotov fought to keep the Flyers in both games.

The goals that Fedotov did give up came from Toronto's top players. They weren't gimme saves either, especially Matthew Knies' game-winning tally. With four players in front of him, Fedotov had no chance of seeing the puck. Knies, despite losing body position to Cam York, found a way to get his stick to deflect the puck.

Fedotov made some big saves, both early and late in the game. One of his best came on the first shot of the game for the Leafs. Max Domi had a wide-open net in front of him, but Fedotov was able to slide over and get the arm on it. Toward the end of the second, Steven Lorentz had a breakaway chance that the Flyers' goaltender was able to get his blocker on.

Giving up a goal on the first shot would've been devastating for Fedotov. It also could've deflated the Flyers. The second save kept the game tied at 2-2 late in the second period. Both came at key times as Fedotov has been given another chance to show that he belongs.

Sam Ersson was seen on the ice before the game against the Leafs, but there is no word on his return. The Flyers play the Stars on Thursday so we'll see if Fedotov gets the net for a third straight game. It would certainly show John Tortorella's confidence in him if he does.