The NHL schedule on Thursday features an intriguing clash between the Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET. The Flyers come into the game with a record of 9 wins, 6 losses, and 3 overtime losses, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference with 21 points. In contrast, the Blues sit 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 6 wins, 9 losses, and 5 overtime losses, totaling 17 points.
For fans eager to catch the action, the game will be available for streaming on Fubo and ESPN+. Tickets for those wishing to attend the game live can be purchased through StubHub, providing a direct opportunity to be part of the excitement.
As for player availability, the Flyers will be without defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen due to a tricep injury. The Blues also face challenges with Jake Neighbours out indefinitely with a leg injury.
In terms of player performance, Trevor Zegras has demonstrated notable skill this season, accumulating 19 points — made up of six goals and 13 assists — over 18 games. Flyers’ Robert Thomas has also been productive, contributing 13 points (three goals and ten assists) in 16 games. On the goaltending front, Daniel Vladar of the Blues has shown solid performance with a goals-against average of 2.4 and a .910 save percentage, while Jordan Binnington has faced challenges, allowing 42 goals with a higher goals-against average of 3.3 and an .872 save percentage, ranking him lower among his peers.
This matchup promises to be an essential moment for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in their respective conferences. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of hockey filled with competitive spirit and valuable points on the line.