Flames and Flyers Set to Clash: Projected Lineups and Game Preview
The Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off losses and are looking to rebound. The game will be broadcast on NHL Network, NBCSP+, SN, and TVAS.
Team Records and Recent Performances
The Flyers have a 6-4-1 record and are looking to close out their homestand on a high note. The Flyers have been strong at home with a 6-2-0 record this season. On the other hand, the Flames have struggled this season, holding a 2-9-2 record. Calgary has lost their last seven games on the road and nine of their last 10 overall.
Projected Lineups
While official lineups can change, here's a look at the projected lineups based on the latest information:
Calgary Flames: * Jonathan Huberdeau -- Nazem Kadri -- Connor Zary * Joel Farabee -- Morgan Frost -- Matt Coronato * Samuel Honzek -- Mikael Backlund -- Blake Coleman * Ryan Lomberg -- Yegor Sharangovich -- Adam Klapka
- Kevin Bahl -- Rasmus Andersson
- Joel Hanley -- MacKenzie Weegar
- Jake Bean -- Brayden Pachal
Philadelphia Flyers:
- Owen Tippett – Trevor Zegras – Matvei Michkov
- Tyson Foerster – Noah Cates – Bobby Brink
- Nikita Grebenkin – Christian Dvorak – Travis Konecny
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Jacob Gaucher – Rodrigo Abols – Garnet Hathaway
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Cam York – Travis Sanheim
Starting Goalies
Aleksei Kolosov is expected to make his first start of the season for the Flyers. Dustin Wolf is projected to start for the Flames. Wolf was pulled in his last start after allowing three goals in the first period.
Injury Updates and Roster Adjustments
For the Flyers, Sean Couturier is expected to play after missing Saturday's game due to an injury sustained earlier in the week. Rasmus Ristolainen and Samuel Ersson remain out with injuries. Jacob Gaucher was recalled from the AHL and played in Saturday's game.
The Flames will have Connor Zary and Zayne Parekh back in the lineup. Martin Pospisil is unavailable due to injury.
Players to Watch
- Flames: Morgan Frost returns to Philadelphia as a key player for the Flames. Nazem Kadri leads the Flames in scoring with 8 points. Blake Coleman leads the team with five goals.
- Flyers: Trevor Zegras has been a standout performer for the Flyers, leading the team in points. Travis Konecny is another player to watch as he aims to find his top form.
Keys to the Game
The Flyers are favored to win, with sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability. Philadelphia has won all five games when they have been the moneyline favorite this season. The Flames have struggled as underdogs, winning just two of 13 games in that role.
The Flyers' penalty kill has been exceptional, with a 94.0% efficiency over the last 10 games. The Flames will need to capitalize on their power play opportunities, where they have a 11.1% efficiency.
Both teams have struggled to score recently, suggesting a low-scoring affair. The Flyers have averaged 2.9 goals per game, while the Flames have averaged just 2.2 goals.
