The NHL season is still young but already the Flyers have experienced some highs and lows in their first 11 games.
Philly were win-less through their first six games (0-3-3), before back to back wins over divisional rivals the New Jersey Devils sparked a run of four wins on the bounce.
Edmonton made sure that streak didn't reach five, holding off a late rally by the Flyers to win 5-4 at the Wachovia Centre.
The Oilers Eric Cole opened the scoring mid-way through the 1st period before a Mike Knuble power play goal levelled the scores two minutes later.
Two Ales Hemsky scores saw Edmonton regain the lead and despite a second power play goal, this time from Braydon Coburn, the Oilers extended their lead to 5-2 in the 2nd period.
Philly were hot on the power play all day (going 3-6) and Jeff Carter benefited late in the second; the center extended his scoring streak to seven goals in seven games to give the Flyers hope.Left wing Simon Gagne pulled the Flyers within one with just 20 seconds gone in the third, but Philly's rally ended there.
Scott Hartnell came the closest to a Philly equaliser but his breakaway shot was well saved by Dwayne Roloson, ensuring that the visitors ended a five game skid of their own.
It's impossible to see the direction of the Flyers season so early on, but they are already 10 points off the high pace set by the New York Rangers.
At least they have a few days to recover before traveling to Canada to take on a an on form Ottawa Senators side on Thursday night.
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