NEWARK, N.J. – When Travis Konecny had an “A” for alternate captain sewn on his jersey last season, it was for good reason.

Konecny is the Flyers’ most dangerous and consistent offensive player and his intense disposition and passion have been ...

Konecny has been on a steady rise. He has led the Flyers in scoring each of the last three seasons and four of the past five.

But despite being the Flyers' undisputed star, Konecny has long toiled in the shadows of broader NHL stardom. For years, Travis Konecny has been the heartbeat of the Philadelphia Flyers.

For years, Travis Konecny has been the heartbeat of the Philadelphia Flyers. He’s the scrappy, fearless winger whose combination of grit and skill has endeared him to fans in orange and black.