Flyers vs. Rangers: How to Watch, Lineups, Keys to the Game

The Philadelphia Flyers (29-22-11) has made a little push lately to keep any playoff hope alive. They have won four of the last five games and have a 5-2-1 record in eight games since the start of February.

One of those wins came on Feb. 26 against the New York Rangers (24-30-8), who the Flyers face again for the final time in the 2025-26 season on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena at 7 PM.

How to Watch

Time: 7 PM
Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia+
Radio: Rock 104.1 and the Rock 104.1 Free Mobile App
Streaming: ESPN+

Projected Flyers Lines vs. Rangers

Scratches: None

Injury & Roster Updates

Lineup Updates: Travis Konecny and Nick Seeler are both game-time decisions for Monday's game. Garnet Hathaway and Emil Andrae could come out if both Konecny and Seeler can play.
Starting Goalie: Dan Vladar gets the start for the Flyers. Vladar made 20 saves on 23 shots in Saturday's shootout win over the Penguins. He is 20-10-6 this season with a 2.40 GAA and .907 save percentage.
Injuries
- Travis Konecny: upper-body injury, day-to-day
- Nick Seeler: lower-body injury, day-to-day
- Rodrigo Abols: fractured ankle, out at least two months from Jan. 21
- Tyson Foerster: surgery on right arm on Dec. 17, out five months.

Opponent Snapshot: New York Rangers

Opponent record: 24-30-8
Special Teams Ranking
- Power Play: 22.2% (12th)
- Penalty Kill: 78.0% (21st)
Who’s hot?: Will Cuylle has three goals in his last two games. Vincent Trocheck has six assists in the last six games and is on a four-game points streak. Vladislav Gavrikov is on a three-game goal streak and has four goals in the last seven games.
Who’s in net?: Igor Shesterkin is expected to start for the Rangers. Shesterkin has a 19-12-6 record this season with a 2.50 GAA and .912 save percentage. He made 30 saves on 32 shots in his last start, a win over Toronto. Shesterkin has two starts against the Flyers this season, making 28 saves in a 5-4 shootout win on Dec. 20 and making 21 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss on Feb. 26.
Injuries: J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe are on IR for the Rangers.

Keys to the Game

Michkov on the Right: In the wake of the Bobby Brink trade, Matvei Michkov has gone back to his natural side. He had an assist in Saturday’s game, but generating shots and chances was scarce. Monday provides another opportunity to see if this helps Michkov.
Start Strong: In all three games against the Rangers this season, the Flyers have trailed after the first period. Starting games with the better of the play and getting an early lead has largely eluded the Flyers this season.
Power Play Success: The Flyers have three power-play goals in three games this season against the Rangers. Can they take advantage of the man advantage in this game.

By the Numbers

The Flyers have scored 63 goals in the third period compared to 47 in the first period and 61 in the second period. The Rangers have allowed 64 goals in the third period.
The Rangers have lost six straight games on the road.
Mika Zibanejad has 23 goals and 47 points in 51 career games against the Flyers.

Quotable

"Well, Bobby [Brink] leaving, and then Mich wants to try it. We'll see. I've got my thoughts on that, but we'll see how it goes." - Rick Tocchet on Matvei Michkov playing right wing

X-Factors

Matvei Michkov: It's been four games since Matvei Michkov scored a goal, which was the last time the Flyers faced the Rangers. Michkov scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime. After three games without a point, Michkov did pick up an assist on Saturday against Pittsburgh.
Will Cuylle: Cuylle has three goals in the last two games, bringing the 24-year-old to 16 goals on the season. He's just four away from matching his career high of 20, set last season.

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