The Philadelphia Flyers (26-21-11) found their groove again with an impressive comeback win over the New York Rangers. As February wraps up, they’re set to take on the Boston Bruins (33-20-5) this Saturday at 3 PM.
Game Details
- Time: 3 PM
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- TV: ABC
- Radio: 97.3 ESPN and the 97.3 ESPN Free Mobile App
- Streaming: ESPN+
Lineup Insights
The Flyers didn’t hit the ice for practice on Friday, but keep an eye out for Noah Juulsen, who might step in for Emil Andrae.
Injury & Roster Updates
No major injuries reported, but lineup tweaks could be on the horizon.
Opponent Overview: Boston Bruins
- Record: 33-20-5
- Special Teams:
- Power Play: 26.5% (3rd in the league)
- Penalty Kill: 76.5% (27th)
Players to Watch
- Morgan Geekie: On fire with a nine-game point streak, tallying eight goals.
- Charlie McAvoy: Racking up assists with a current eight-game point streak.
- David Pastrnak: Dominant with points in 12 of the last 13 games.
Goalie Watch
Jeremy Swayman, fresh off the Olympic break, is expected to guard the net. With six wins in his last eight starts, he’s a formidable presence.
Keys to Victory
- Penalty Discipline: The Flyers need to avoid the penalty box against the Bruins’ lethal power play.
- Michkov’s Momentum: Matvei Michkov delivered a standout performance on Thursday with two goals, including an overtime winner.
His resurgence is crucial for the Flyers.
- Building Momentum: After breaking a tough streak, the Flyers aim to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since early January.
Statistical Highlights
- The Flyers have conceded the first goal in seven of their last eight games.
- David Pastrnak has been a thorn in the Flyers' side, with 26 goals and 45 points in 35 games against them.
- Philadelphia holds a solid 13-9-4 record at home this season.
Quotable Insight
"He had two big goals for us. Obviously the overtime one, but I thought the first one was a timely one that kind of helped us calm down and get back into it.
He's playing great. He looked fast.
He looked confident with the puck." - Travis Konecny on Matvei Michkov's two-goal game.
X-Factors
- Matvei Michkov: Can he maintain his high level of play and make it three standout performances in a row?
- Morgan Geekie: With his current hot streak, Geekie continues to be a key contributor for Boston, matching his career-high goals and closing in on his points record.
The Flyers are looking to build on their recent success and take advantage of their home ice. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting matchup against the Bruins.