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Ivan Provorov provides Flyers a timely reminder of their mission

Shayne Gostisbehere laughed in sheer wonderment. Gostisbehere, only 24 and no slouch himself on the blue line, was trying to comprehend Provorov's ability, which doesn't quite match the player's age. "Ivan's game is so mature -- he has no risk in his game, he's just so sound and the way he plays, makes it look so easy and it pisses people off," Gostisbehere said last week with a smile.