OTTAWA, Ontario ― Consistency. It may be an 11-letter word, but for the Flyers this season it feels like a four-letter word. Looking at their win-loss record, it’s two wins here and one loss there. The Flyers have not found stability — unless you want to count the six-game losing streak.

If you were wondering when John Tortorella was going to start getting cranky this season, we’re starting to see in November: Torts met with the media following tonight’s 5-4 OT win in Ottawa. #PHIvsOTT | #LetsGoFlyers pic.

To be clear, from Day 1 of training camp Tortorella has left little doubt he thinks the world of Michkov. The winger’s work ethic, competitiveness and internal fire have endeared him to the Flyers’ often tough-to-please coach. Yes, there’s a nearly half-century age gap between the two, but there seems to be a real affection there.