By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

These first few games for the Flyers in October are going to involve a lot of introductions to new faces. A few of them made their presence felt in the first win of the season on Monday night.

After spending more of the first six minutes in their own zone, a few key saves turned the momentum. Once the Flyers got going on the scoreboard, they were off and running. Three goals in the first, two more in the second, and one more to cap off the third helped propel the Flyers to a 6-1 win against the Seattle Kraken. 

But it was more than just the contributions from new faces and plenty of familiar ones on the scoresheet. It was another early indication that this team is already tight with each other and willing to go to battle and defend each other.

Here are five takeaways from Monday’s win.

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers welcomed the NHL's newest team to Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. And what a welcome it was.

The Flyers dropped three goals on the Seattle Kraken in the first period and added two more to take a 5-0 lead in the second period. The spirited game featured a pair of fights as well, as the Flyers defeated the Kraken, 6-1.

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor

Freshman defensive tackle Nick Bags announced that he is leaving the Owls program and entering the NCAA transfer portal.  Bags, who is the fourth scholarship player to leave the Owls this fall, registered five tackles in three appearances for the Owls.  The Staten Island native was recently relegated to a backup role after suffering an injury.

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Head coach Rod Carey confirmed Bags’ departure during his Monday press conference.  Carey cited that Bags’ and his mother have decided to move from their Staten Island home.  OwlsDaily.com’s Shawn Pastor confirmed the decision was based on a move.

The 6’3, 300-pound former three-star recruit originally committed to Rutgers University under Chris Ash however chose not to sign with the Scarlet Knights after Greg Schiano returned to Piscataway.  Bags is considered a true freshman thanks to the NCAA’s COVID-19 playing policy and is eligible for a red shirt this season because he played less than four games.  He will have four-years of eligibility remaining. 

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers season got underway on Friday with a shootout loss to Vancouver. Now, the Flyers will welcome the NHL's newest franchise to Wells Fargo Center for the first time.

The Seattle Kraken and former Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol come into Philadelphia with a 1-1-1 record through three games. The Flyers will be in search of their first win of the season.

Game time is at 7 p.m.