2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season

The Flyers reached the Eastern Conference Finals but lost in seven games to the Tampa Bay Lightning.Though solid in net, Esche's performance was over-shadowed by the play of captain Keith Primeau in the playoffs.Primeau led the Flyers past the defending Stanley Cup champion Devils in five, and the Toronto Maple Leafs in six on their way to the Eastern Conference Finals and a match-up with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[21][22] Likewise, both teams penalty minute totals set the combined game (419) and period (409) records.[30] Philadelphia's picks at the 2003 NHL entry draft, which was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 21–22, 2003.
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