In reality, the 30-year-old Giroux is still very much in the prime of his career. He's already set new single-season career highs in goals (29) and points (95). He'd need five points over the final three games to become just the sixth member of the Flyers' 100-point club (joining Bob Clarke, Rick MacLeish, Bill Barber, Mark Recchi and Eric Lindros).

He doesn't set particular personal milestones for goals or points in a season. Ask him about his career numbers (5th in scoring in Flyers franchise history, and likely to move into the top four early next season), and Giroux will often make a joke that it means he's getting old.

"It would be good," Giroux said "Coming into this year, some people didn't think I'd get 60 points, so to be in the position where I am now, it's been a lot of fun this season."

Giroux said that much of the credit for his success this season is owed to his chemistry with Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny and Jakub Voracek as well highly skilled defensemen such as Shayne Gostisbehere and Ivan Provorov. While switching from center to left wing has saved him some wear-and-tear over the course of the season, being healthy this year and being able to put in a full offseason of preparation also helped him.

"There's a little more pop in his legs," noted general manager Ron Hextall.

While the personal 100-point plateau would be a feather in Giroux's cap, seeing the team reach 100 points - which would require wins in the three remaining regular season games would be even more gratifying. There's some correlation, of course. If Giroux were to compile five points in the final three games, the Flyers' chances of finishing with 100 points as a team would be pretty strong as well.

"It would be great. Going back to where we were when we were 10 games without a win, which was the lowest point of our season, it was a tough situation. But we started playing better, finding our identity a little bit. So to be where we can get 100 points as a team, it would be a good accomplishment for our team," Giroux said.

At practice on Monday, teammates were still buzzing about the dazzling overtime breakaway goal that Giroux scored the previous afternoon against the Boston Bruins - faking the between-the-legs move that Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson pulled off the other day and then pulling the puck to the backhand to beat flummoxed Boston goalie Anton Khudobin with a backhander under the crossbar.

No goalie in the NHL was going to stop Giroux on that shot. What's more, to do it a virtual must-win game that nearly got away, made the play that much more special. It was a play that was symbolic of the entire season.

"That's a testament to a lot of things when you watch that goal. The speed and the instincts that were involved there, and to be able to finish it. I've seen some great, highlight reel goals throughout the year, but I don't know if I've seen a better one than that," Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol said.

Giroux has stepped up big throughout the season in a variety of different ways. Whether it's scoring or setting up a goal, dominating in the faceoff circle, setting a strong example with his work habits at practice or leading behind the scenes to make sure that everyone stays on the same page during times of adversity, there is no doubt who the single most important player on the team has been.

The Flyers coach believes that Giroux, who stands a very strong chance of winning his fifth Bobby Clarke Trophy as Flyers MVP, is also deserving of strong consideration for the Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League's most valuable player.

"Clearly in my mind he is. It's not just the points for me. When you talk about that type of an award, there's a lot more to it and G does a heck of a lot more for our hockey team than just score points. Believe me, it's hard to score points in this league so I'm not downplaying that. I'm telling you how important the other things he provides are to our hockey team," Hakstol said.

Video: Hear from Giroux following practice

PRACTICE NOTEBOOK:

Left wing Michael Raffl said he's ready to go after recovering from an upper-body injury. He is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday, when the Flyers are in Brooklyn to play the New York Islanders.

said he's ready to go after recovering from an upper-body injury. He is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday, when the Flyers are in Brooklyn to play the New York Islanders. Scott Laughton , who played left wing in Sunday's game against Boston, may be a scratch in Tuesday's game with Raffl returning. Hakstol indicated that, even if Laughton is not in the lineup against the Islanders, it will likely only be for one game.

, who played left wing in Sunday's game against Boston, may be a scratch in Tuesday's game with Raffl returning. Hakstol indicated that, even if Laughton is not in the lineup against the Islanders, it will likely only be for one game. Brian Elliott was once again a full participant in practice, while Michal Neuvirth remains day-to-day according to Flyers general manager Ron Hextall. The goaltending rotation for upcoming games remains to be seen.

was once again a full participant in practice, while remains day-to-day according to Flyers general manager Ron Hextall. The goaltending rotation for upcoming games remains to be seen. Tuesday's game is the Flyers' final road game of the regular season.

Currently, the Flyers have a magic number of 3 to clinch a playoff spot, pending the outcome of Monday's game between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes.

Video: Hear from the team as they prepare for NYI