The season got underway for the Flyers on Thursday night and they secured another season-opening win, 4-2, over the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a common response to the demanding training camp that John Tortorella conducts.

Next up for the Flyers is a Saturday afternoon meeting against former captain Claude Giroux and the Ottawa Senators.

Game time is 1 p.m.


Team Leaders

Philadelphia FlyersGPGAPOttawa SenatorsGPGAP
Travis Konecny1202Parker Kelly1112
Scott Laughton1022Mathieu Joseph1112
Joel Farabee1101Tim Stutzle1101
Cam Atkinson1101Artem Zub1011
Egor Zamula1011Jake Sanderson1000

Flyers Senators Players to Watch
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Sean Couturier returned to the lineup for the first time in nearly two years on Thursday. He quickly picked up an assist on the opening goal. As he continues to shake off the rust and get back into rhythm, look for him to continue making contributions.

Tim Stutzle scored in the season-opener, a good start to following up his 39-goal, 90-point season from last year. Centering a top line that includes Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux, he's always one to watch.


Flyers Senators Goalie Matchup
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Carter Hart is expected to get the start in goal for the Flyers. Hart made 31 saves on 33 shots in the season-opening win in Columbus, helping to maintain the Flyers one-goal lead for most of the game.

Anton Forsberg is expected to start for Ottawa. Forsberg suffered a season-ending injury last February, and now makes his return to the net for the Senators.


Projected Lineups

Flyers Lines
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Flyers Scratches: Rasmus Ristolainen (injury), Bobby Brink (healthy), Egor Zamula (healthy), Felix Sandstrom (healthy)

Senators Lines
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Senators Scratches: Josh Norris (injury)

Lineup Notes

  • Flyers: The Flyers are still without Rasmus Ristolainen due to injury. This opens the door for the expected rotation of kids in the lineup to start the season. Emil Andrae makes his NHL debut. Tyson Foerster makes his season debut. Bobby Brink and Egor Zamula come out of the lineup.
  • Senators: Ottawa is still without Josh Norris, who missed the season opener with a shoulder injury. He is skating, but won't be cleared to play.

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (0.0% - T-14th), Senators (0.0% - T-14th)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (100% - T-1st), Senators (83.3% - 16th)
  • Recent History vs. Senators
    • March 30, 2023: Senators 5, Flyers 4 (F/OT) (at OTT)
    • Nov. 12, 2022 - Senators 4, Flyers 1 (at PHI)
    • Nov. 5, 2022 - Flyers 2, Senators 1 (at OTT)
  • Flyers Leaders vs. Senators
    • Cam Atkinson: 21 GP, 12 G, 8 A, 20 P
    • Sean Couturier: 28 GP, 9 G, 10 A, 19 P
    • Travis Konecny: 17 GP, 3 G, 8 A, 11 P
    • Carter Hart: 4 GP, 2-2-0, 2.28 GAA, .917 SV%
  • Milestone Watch
    • Noah Cates will play in his 100th NHL game today.
    • Nick Deslauriers needs three assists to reach 100 for his career.

Where to Watch

  • TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
  • Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network

Kevin Durso is Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN. Follow him on social media @Kevin_Durso.

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