The Philadelphia Flyers are resuming their road trip as they head to Seattle to take on the Kraken, who have been experiencing mixed results this season. The matchup is set for an 8:00 p.m. puck drop and fans can catch the action on NBC Sports Philadelphia or listen on 97.5 The Fanatic.
After coming back from their holiday break, the Flyers are looking to capitalize on a moment of momentum. Notably, there are ongoing discussions regarding a contract extension for Christian Dvorak, who is eligible for a new deal starting January 1, following his one-year contract signed last summer. Meanwhile, Garnet Hathaway is projected to remain sidelined for this game, leaving the team with some adjustments to make as they tackle the Kraken.
In terms of stats, the Flyers hold a record of 19-10-7, placing them third in the Metropolitan Division. Key performers for the Flyers include Trevor Zegras, who leads the team with 15 goals and 37 points, alongside Travis Konecny with 22 assists. The Kraken, sitting sixth in the Pacific Division with a 15-14-6 record, have Jordan Eberle leading their offensive efforts with 13 goals and 23 points.
Projected lineups show the Flyers sticking with a familiar formation that successfully faced the Blackhawks before the break. Under the guidance of coach Rick Tocchet, the Flyers aim for continuity as injuries to young stars Denver Barkey and Travis Sanheim were not severe enough to force lineup changes.
The game presents a promising opportunity for the Flyers to exploit the Kraken’s defensive weaknesses. Despite their improved play recently, the Kraken remain one of the bottom-10 defensive teams in the NHL, offering the Flyers a chance to leverage their offensive depth.
One storyline to keep an eye on is Matvei Michkov’s potential for a breakout game. After a season filled with frustration and missed scoring chances, fans are eager to see if Michkov can deliver a standout performance that showcases his full potential, reminiscent of his impressive rookie year.
As the Flyers face the Kraken, there remains a sense of hope that they can build on their previous successes and harness their firepower to secure a victory in this important road matchup.