
Flyers-Islanders Preview: A Shot at Redemption
Just like the last time the Flyers and New York Islanders met last Friday, the Flyers are coming off a game to forget. A 5-0 loss to New Jersey on Wednesday was a disappointing finish to a third meeting with the Devils in January.
Thursday's game also marks the Flyers third time facing the Islanders in January, only this time, they will be looking for the edge in the season series.
Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Team Leaders
Philadelphia Flyers | GP | G | A | P | New York Islanders | GP | G | A | P |
Travis Konecny | 52 | 21 | 37 | 58 | Anders Lee | 49 | 22 | 17 | 39 |
Matvei Michkov | 50 | 14 | 20 | 34 | Bo Horvat | 48 | 18 | 20 | 38 |
Owen Tippett | 52 | 14 | 16 | 30 | Brock Nelson | 49 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
Morgan Frost | 48 | 11 | 14 | 25 | Kyle Palmieri | 49 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
Scott Laughton | 49 | 10 | 15 | 25 | Simon Holmstrom | 42 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Rasmus Ristolainen has been a steady defender for the Flyers and chipped in with some points of late. He has three points in his last five games.
Bo Horvat enters Thursday's game on a six-game points streak. He has five goals and eight points in that time, including a goal in each of the two games against the Flyers, as well as an assist.
Ivan Fedotov gets the start for the Flyers. Fedotov entered in relief on Wednesday, making nine saves on 10 shots in the final 26:17 of the game. Fedotov made 24 saves on 27 shots in his last start against the Islanders last Friday, taking the loss.
Ilya Sorokin is expected to start for the Islanders. Sorokin made 30 saves on 32 shots in his last start against the Avalanche on Tuesday, picking up his fourth straight win. Sorokin made 29 saves on 30 shots in a win over the Flyers last Friday.
Projected Lineups
Flyers Scratches: Nick Deslauriers (injury), Ryan Poehling (injury), Egor Zamula (injury), Owen Tippett (injury)
Islanders Scratches: Noah Dobson (injury), Ryan Pulock (injury), Marcus Hogberg (injury), Semyon Varlamov (injury), Mike Reilly (injury), Hudson Fasching (injury), Matt Martin (healthy), Dennis Cholowski (healthy), Pierre Engvall (healthy)
Lineup Notes
- Flyers: The Flyers did not have a morning skate. Owen Tippett left Wednesday's game with an upper-body injury and is questionable for Thursday's game. Any other changes to the lineup will be made known closer to game time.
- Islanders: No changes are expected to the Islanders lineup from their last game on Tuesday.
Game Notes
- Power Play: Flyers (16.0% - 28th), Islanders (11.9% - 32nd)
- Penalty Kill: Flyers (77.4% - T-20th), Islanders (68.9% - 32nd)
- Recent History vs. Islanders
- Jan. 24, 2024 - Islanders 3, Flyers 1 (at NYI)
- Jan. 16, 2024 - Flyers 5, Islanders 3 (at NYI)
- Team Leaders vs. Islanders
- Travis Konecny - 32 GP, 8 G, 13 A, 21 P
- Sean Couturier - 47 GP, 11 G, 19 A, 30 P
- Joel Farabee - 23 GP, 6 G, 6 A, 12 P
- Ivan Fedotov - 2 GP, 0-1-1, 3.16 GAA, .896 SV%
- Milestone Watch
- Sean Couturier needs one goal to reach 200 for his career.
Where to Watch
- TV: ESPN+/Hulu
- Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network
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Kevin Durso is Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN. Follow him on social media @Kevin_Durso.
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