The Philadelphia Flyers are gearing up to face the Utah Mammoth tonight at home, riding a three-game winning streak as they prepare for their final match before tomorrow’s trade deadline. This game is pivotal, potentially marking a transition period for the team, depending on how the trade deadline unfolds.
The puck is scheduled to drop at 7:00 p.m., with fans able to catch the action on NBC Sports Philadelphia or tune in on 97.5 The Fanatic.
As the Flyers enter this crucial matchup, there are rumblings surrounding potential trades. Rumors circulate regarding Nic Deslauriers, while Bobby Brink’s name has also been mentioned, hinting at possible pre-deadline maneuvering to address the team’s surplus of wingers. Additionally, there is news that the Phantoms’ captain has secured a new NHL contract.
In terms of stats, the Flyers currently hold a 28-21-11 record, placing them sixth in the Metro Division. Leading the team in scoring is Travis Konecny, who has netted 23 goals and provided 34 assists for a total of 57 points. The Mammoth sit with a record of 32-25-4, ranking fourth in the Central Division, featuring top players like Dylan Guenther, who has scored 28 goals, and Clayton Keller, who has amassed 60 points through 42 assists.
The Flyers’ projected lineup for the game includes:
– Trevor Zegras — Christian Dvorak — Owen Tippett
– Matvei Michkov — Noah Cates — Bobby Brink
– Denver Barkey — Sean Couturier — Nikita Grebenkin
– Nic Deslauriers — Carl Grundstrom — Garnet Hathaway
– Travis Sanheim — Rasmus Ristolainen
– Cam York — Jamie Drysdale
– Emil Andrae — Noah Juulsen
– Dan Vladar (with Sam Ersson as backup)
The Mammoth’s lineup features:
– Clayton Keller — Nick Schmaltz — Dylan Guenther
– JJ Peterka — Logan Cooley — Lawson Crouse
– Jack McBain — Barrett Hayton — Kailer Yamamoto
– Alex Kerfoot — Kevin Stenlund — Michael Carcone
– Mikhail Sergachev* — Sean Durzi
– Nate Schmidt — John Marino
– Ian Cole — Nick DeSimone
– Karel Vejmelka (with Vitek Vanecek as backup)
As for the Flyers’ lineup, some key players will be absent, including Konecny and Nick Seeler. There’s speculation about whether other major trade assets might sit out to avoid injury ahead of the deadline. Despite uncertainty, head coach Rick Tocchet has indicated there’s no immediate plan to rest players for this matchup.
On a positive note, the Flyers have demonstrated resilience, bouncing back nicely after a slow return from the break. With momentum building, they will aim to maximize this last opportunity before the deadline, enhancing team morale as they strive towards a potential playoff push. As they take to the ice tonight, the Flyers hope to carry their winning streak forward and set a positive tone as they approach a pivotal moment in the season.