Flyers Return Home to Face McDavid and Oilers
The Philadelphia Flyers return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break looking to build momentum in their quest for a playoff spot. With 25 games remaining in the season, the Flyers (24-26-7) will host the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers (34-17-4) on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center.
The puck drops at 1:00 p.m. EST.
The game will be televised on NBCSP and broadcast on 97.5 The fanatic and Flyers Radio 24/7.
This marks the second and final matchup of the season between the two teams and the Oilers’ onyl visit to Philadelphia.
The Flyers and Oilers previously met on Oct. 15 in Edmonton. Philadelphia took an early 2-0 lead on power-play goals from rookie sensation matvei Michkov, but Edmonton rallied to tie the game in the second period. Bobby Brink restored the Flyers’ lead, but late goals in the third period forced overtime. Leon Draisaitl ultimately scored the game-winner for the Oilers.
Five Things to Watch for SaturdayS Game:
1. Full Lineup Returns:** The Flyers enter the game significantly healthier after the 4 Nations break. Owen Tippett, Ryan Poehling, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Egor Zamula have all been cleared to return, bolstering the team’s depth on both offense and defense.
2.Pelletier Makes Flyers Debut: Newly acquired winger Jakob Pelletier, part of the trade that sent Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost to Calgary, is expected to make his Flyers debut after receiving his work visa. Pelletier brings energy and playmaking ability to the lineup.
3. The Travis Connection: Flyers wingers Travis Konecny and defenseman Travis Sanheim were teammates with McDavid on Canada’s gold-winning 4 nations team. Sanheim and konecny are expected to be in the lineup despite not practicing with their Flyers teammates on Friday.
4. Skinner Ready to Bounce Back: Edmonton’s starting goaltender Stuart Skinner enters the game following a challenging stretch.he will look to regain his form against the flyers after allowing several goals in recent games prior to the break.
5.Cates’ McDavid Matchup: Flyers head coach John Tortorella often assigns Noah Cates the task of slowing down Connor McDavid. Cates has consistently demonstrated solid two-way play, but will need to capitalize on scoring opportunities to break out of his recent scoring drought.
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**With several key players returning from injury, how will the Flyers’ lineup look adn what impact could their return have on the team’s performance against the oilers?**
Flyers return Home to Face McDavid and Oilers
The Philadelphia Flyers return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break looking to build momentum in their quest for a playoff spot. With 25 games remaining in the season, the Flyers (24-26-7) will host the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers (34-17-4) on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center.
The puck drops at 1:00 p.m. EST.
The game will be televised on NBCSP and broadcast on 97.5 The fanatic and Flyers Radio 24/7.
This marks the second and final matchup of the season between the two teams and the Oilers’ onyl visit to Philadelphia.
The Flyers and Oilers previously met on oct. 15 in Edmonton.Philadelphia took an early 2-0 lead on power-play goals from rookie sensation matvei Michkov, but Edmonton rallied to tie the game in the second period. Bobby Brink restored the Flyers’ lead, but late goals in the third period forced overtime. Leon Draisaitl ultimately scored the game-winner for the Oilers.
Five Things to Watch for SaturdayS Game:
1. Full lineup Returns:** The flyers enter the game substantially healthier after the 4 Nations break. Owen Tippett, Ryan Poehling, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Egor Zamula have all been cleared to return, bolstering the team’s depth on both offense and defense.
2.Pelletier Makes Flyers Debut: Newly acquired winger Jakob Pelletier, part of the trade that sent Joel Farabee and morgan frost to calgary, is expected to make his Flyers debut after receiving his work visa. Pelletier brings energy and playmaking ability to the lineup.
3. The Travis Connection: Flyers wingers Travis Konecny and defenseman Travis Sanheim were teammates with McDavid on canada’s gold-winning 4 nations team. Sanheim and konecny are expected to be in the lineup despite not practicing with their Flyers teammates on Friday.
4. Skinner Ready to Bounce Back: Edmonton’s starting goaltender Stuart Skinner enters the game following a challenging stretch.he will look to regain his form against the flyers after allowing several goals in recent games prior to the break.
5.Cates’ McDavid Matchup: Flyers head coach John Tortorella frequently enough assigns Noah Cates the task of slowing down connor McDavid. Cates has consistently demonstrated solid two-way play,but will need to capitalize on scoring opportunities to break out of his recent scoring drought.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the key players to watch for the Flyers?
The Flyers will be looking to their recent returning players like Owen Tippett, Ryan Poehling, and Rasmus Ristolainen to contribute offensively. Keep an eye on Jakob Pelletier, who’s making his debut, and Noah Cates, tasked with guarding Connor McDavid.
What channel and time is the game on?
the game will air on NBCSP at 1:00 p.m. EST on Saturday. You can also listen to the broadcast on 97.5 The Fanatic and Flyers Radio 24/7.
How did the Flyers and Oilers fare in their previous matchup?
The Oilers won in overtime after the Flyers initially led 2-0.
Is this the Oilers’ only visit to Philadelphia this season?
Yes, this is the final matchup between the teams in the regular season.
Get ready for an exciting matchup as the Flyers look to capitalize on their home-ice advantage and take on the formidable Oilers.
