Flyers and Red Wings hit the ice in Eastern Conference action

Deadlocked Wings, Flyers face off in critical encounter

The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers failed to gain ground in the playoff race Tuesday, but they get another opportunity when the teams square off Thursday in Philadelphia.

Flyers and Red Wings hit the ice in Eastern Conference action

The Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings hit the ice in Eastern Conference action.

The Flyers’ playoff chase is alive — but is it actually worth it?

With another crucial game Thursday against Detroit, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves on the outside looking in, but nearing the doorstep. A victory against the Red Wings and that pushes them to 88 points. Should they have any semblance of good fortune they had Tuesday night concerning the other four teams in the hunt (Islanders, Columbus, Ottawa, and Detroit) losing, it could put them into a playoff spot. That’s the smaller picture. Other…