Voracek had a great game, the problem with Voracek is you can say that about one out of three or four games, then he goes MIA for a couple games. He's been playing better lately, but consistency has always been what has held him back from being a great player, both game to game, and within games when it comes to defense. I think it does help him to play with Couts, it helps everyone.
The Giroux line struggles with possession and defense, any line with Giroux will score, but I think it's not a good fit for TK, he's been up and down on that line. Even with JVR playing better, this line just lacks the ability to fight for the puck and take it away - but they're very opportunistic when they do get possession.
Patrick is a work in progress, and its hard to move the puck with Laughton and Simmonds, they're not the smoothest in transition. But he plays a solid two way game, and is playing harder, but needs to add strength, got beat a few times along the boards. Laughton is a much better LW than C, but he's still a limited player.
Hagg has really regressed the last month or so, someone mentioned he might be wearing down, sit him for Folin for a game.
MacDonald is playing as well as he has since he became a Flyer, and the metrics reflect that, he's one of the few who is >50 Corsi practically every game on defense, he's not falling down as much, and he's a willing shot blocker.
Overall the team is playing no better under Gordon than under Hakstol, and last night was a perfect example, so much for the "Hakshell," they were dominated in the 3rd period, a good offensive team will do that to you when they're behind and willing to take chances.
Hart is the difference, now Stolarz has to step up and show he's a capable backup, or they'll have to put Elliott back when he's healthy.
Hart flat out stole this game, they could have easily been down 2-0 after the 1st period.
As soon as you figure he can't play better, he plays better.
But changes still need to be made this offseason.