GAME DAY | Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders Preview, TV, Start Time, Statistical Match-up, Projected Lines, Starting Goalies, Keys to Victory, Flyers Tickets
Game Preview | |
Back To BasicsDespite being the noticeably outworked team in every game they’ve played this week, the Flyers have somehow managed to win each of those three games. With Travis Konecny expected to return to the lineup tonight, and Brian Elliott backstopping the team, can Philadelphia sweep another team this week and go 7-2-1 to open their season? Last game (January 30, 2021): PHI 3 NYI 2 F-OT For a complete game recap: Flyers – Islanders: Philly Steals Another One Players to Watch
Keys to Victory
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Statistical Matchup | ||
Wells Fargo Center, PA | January 31, 7:00 PM ET | TV: ESPN+, NBCSP, MSG+, SNP, SNO, SNE, SN360 | ||
2020-21 statistics |
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ISLANDERS | FLYERS | |
7 (27th) | Points (rank) | 13 (3rd) |
3-4-1 | Record | 6-2-1 |
1-4-1 | Home/Away | 4-1-0 |
3-4-1 | Last 10 | 6-2-1 |
2.00 | GF/G | 3.44 |
2.50 | GA/G | 3.00 |
15.6 | PP% | 25.9 |
78.3 | PK% | 74.2 |
47.84 | CF% | 42.86 |
Pre-game Quotes | ||
Projected Forwards, Defense and Goaltenders (subject to change) | ||
Forwards | ||
Lee – Barzal – Bailey Komarov – Nelson – Eberle Bellows – Pageau – Wahlstrom Martin – Cizikas – Clutterbuck |
Girous – Patrick – Voracek van Riemsdyk – Hayes – Konecny Lindblom – Laughton – Farabee Raffl – Bunnaman – Aube-Kubel |
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Defensemen | ||
Pelech – Pulock Leddy – Mayfield Greene – Dobson |
Provorov – Gostisbehere Sanheim – Myers Gustafsson – Braun |
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Out of the lineup | ||
Scratched: Aho, Dal Colle, Johnston Injured: Beauvillier |
Scratched: Hagg, Friedman Injured: Couturier, Frost |
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Goalies (2020-21 statistics) | ||
Ilya Sorokin | Brian Elliott | |
Record: 0-2-0 GAA: – 3.57 Sv%: – .875 SO: 0 Alternate: Cory Schneider |
Record: 2-0-1 GAA: – 1.98 Sv%: – .938 SO: 1 Alternate: Carter Hart |
Game Expectations |
After a rough start, the Islanders played 40 minutes of strong hockey last night. They got a point out of it, but the loss was their fourth straight and they’ll be on the hunt for a win tonight. The Flyers came out strong to start the game, but then barely hung on for the win. Tonight, they’ll need to keep their foot on the gas and try to contain a New York team who has given them trouble for some months now.
Bottom LinePlay simple, play smart, and play good defense – that’s what the Flyers need tonight. Brian Elliott will be strong and calm in the net, it’s the team in front of him who needs to step up and show up. With another series against Boston looming later this week, Philly needs to wrap up this week with nothing but wins. |
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By Amy Johnson, Lead Correspondent
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