On Friday, the NHL will feature an exciting matchup as the New York Islanders (13-9-2) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (12-7-3) at UBS Arena, with the game set to begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Currently, the Islanders sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with 28 points, while the Flyers closely follow in 10th place, accumulating 27 points.
Fans can catch the action by tuning in to ESPN+ to watch the game live.
In terms of team roster updates, the Islanders will be without several key players due to injuries, including Pierre Engvall (ankle), Semyon Varlamov (knee), Ethan Bear (undisclosed), Alexander Romanov (upper body), and Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body). The Flyers will miss Rasmus Ristolainen, who is sidelined with a tricep injury.
Key players to watch include the Islanders’ Bo Horvat, who has made significant contributions with 25 points from 24 games, including 14 goals and 11 assists. On the defensive end, Ilya Sorokin has faced challenges this season, yielding 43 goals with a 2.7 goals-against average and holding a .902 save percentage, ranking 31st in the league. For the Flyers, Trevor Zegras has demonstrated his offensive prowess with 21 points this season, while Daniel Vladar has solidified his presence in goal with a 2.4 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage, ranking 13th in the league.
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This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams strive to move up in the Eastern Conference standings.