Flyers hold players-only meeting after 7-1 thrashing from Panthers

Different coach, same awful start.

The Dave Hakstol era in Philadelphia has begun much like the previous regime's, with the Flyers failing to win either of their first two games for the fourth season in a row Saturday night.

But after a 7-1 thrashing from the Florida Panthers, the situation appears more dire as the Flyers apparently held a players-only meeting after the humiliating loss.

It doesn't have the makings of a mutiny, and in fact, it could be the opposite - perhaps a rallying point.

But it certainly isn't ideal.

Philadelphia will get another crack at the Panthers on Monday night.