The Rangers are going for 10 in a row today in Philly, taking on the surprisingly resilient Flyers. The Flyers are the surprise of the Metro Division, sitting in third place with a halfway decent cushion. They are ahead of the preseason Cup winner New Jersey Devils and 900 OT/SO loss New York Islanders. The Flyers win through defense and goaltending, but have a decent top-six that can score.
When the Rangers are playing well, they are getting in on the forecheck and limiting speed through the neutral zone. It’s been a bit inconsistent this season, but they’ve been solid throughout this win streak. As long as the goaltending and powerplay are on, the Rangers can beat anyone. Their 5v5 play will follow.
Flyers Lines
Owen Tippett-Sean Couturier-Cam Atkinson
Joel Farabee-Morgan Frost-Travis Konecny
Noah Cates-Ryan Poehling-Garnet Hathaway
Nicolas Deslauriers-Scott Laughtin-Tyson Forester
Cam York-Travis Sanheim
Nick Seeler-Sean Walker
Egor Zamula-Marc Staal
Sam Ersson gets the start
Rangers Lines
Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis Lafreniere
Chris Kreider-Mika Zibanejad-Jimmy Vesey
Will Cuylle-Jonny Brodzinski-Kaapo Kakko
Matt Rempe-Barclay Goodrow-Adam Edstrom
Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller-Jacob Trouba
Erik Gustafsson-Braden Schneider
Igor Shesterkin gets the start
Injuries: Filip Chytil (concussion), Blake Wheeler (leg)
Crazy Prediction: No one mentions the stupid Scott Laughton rumor. Aside from this mention.
Game time is 3pm.
