GDT: #11 | FLYERS (H) vs. Bruins (A) | Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 | 8:00 pm ET | NBCSN, SN, TVAS

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

BOSTON BRUINS (5-1-2) vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (7-2-1)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

• Television: NBCSN, SN, TVAS
• Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic unless a change to 93.3 WMMR - Everything That Rocks!
• Flyers 24/7: Flyers Radio 24/7
• Streams: Do not post or request any streams or links to unauthorized sites.
• Online Streaming: nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app by NBC Sports

TEAMS' WEBSITES

• Flyers' Website: Official Philadelphia Flyers Website
• Bruins' Website: Official Boston Bruins Website

GAME PREVIEW, NOTES and STATISTICS

• Preview: 5 Things: Flyers vs. Bruins
• NHL Stats: NHL.com - Stats
• Flyers' Stats: Philadelphia Flyers Stats | 2020-2021 | Philadelphia Flyers (nhl.com)
• Bruins' Stats: Boston Bruins Stats | 2020-2021 | Boston Bruins (nhl.com)

TEAMS' STATISTICS

Team	GP	Record	Pts	Home	Away	GF	GA	PP%	PK%	FO%
Bruins	9	6-1-2	14	4-0-0	2-1-2	28	20	30.0	88.2	57.7
Flyers	10	7-2-1	15	5-1-0	2-1-1	35	30	25.8	75.7	51.4

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PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

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Possible Lineup
Lines

28 Claude Giroux -- 19 Nolan Patrick -- 93 Jake Voracek
23 Oskar Lindblom -- 13 Kevin Hayes -- 11 Travis Konecny
25 James van Riemsdyk -- 21 Scott Laughton -- 86 Joel Farabee
12 Michael Raffl -- 82 Connor Bunnaman -- 62 Nicolas Aube-Kubel​

Pairings

9 Ivan Provorov -- 53 Shayne Gostisbehere
6 Travis Sanheim -- 5 Phil Myers
61 Justin Braun -- 56 Erik Gustafsson​

Goalies

79 Carter Hart (expected starter)
37 Brian Elliott
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Power Plays

PP1: Claude Giroux, James van Riemsdyk, Kevin Hayes, Jake Voracek, Ivan Provorov
PP2: Oskar Lindblom, Nolan Patrick, Travis Konecny, Shayne Gostisbehere, Travis Sanheim
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Injuries and Scratches

3 Mark Friedman (healthy) could be scratched as a spare defenseman.
8 Robert Hagg (healthy) could be scratched as a spare defenseman.
10 Andy Andreoff (taxi squad) is a spare forward.
14 Sean Couturier (injured list) has a costochondral separation; ribs detached from sternum and has been out since January 16. Though he has skated, he is expected out about 7-to-10 days from February 2.
34 Alex Lyon (taxi squad) is a spare goalie.
39 Nate Prosser (taxi squad) is a spare defenseman.
48 Morgan Frost (injured list) has a dislocated left shoulder and is expected to have surgery in early February. He was injured January 19.
55 Sam Morin (taxi squad) is a spare forward. He has been alternating from taxi squad to active roster for salary cap purposes.​

BOSTON BRUINS

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Possible Lineup
Lines

63 Brad Marchand -- 37 Patrice Bergeron -- 88 David Pastrnak
21 Nick Ritchie -- 46 David Krejci -- 12 Craig Smith
11 Trent Frederic -- 13 Charlie Coyle -- 81 Anton Blidh
10 Anders Bjork -- 52 Sean Kuraly -- 14 Chris Wagner​

Pairings

79 Jeremy Lauzon -- 73 Charlie McAvoy
75 Connor Clifton -- 25 Brandon Carlo
67 Jakub Zboril -- 86 Kevan Miller ​

Goalies

40 Tuukka Rask (expected starter)
41 Jaroslav Halak ​

Power Plays

PP1: Nick Ritchie, Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy
PP2: Charlie Coyle, Craig Smith, Trent Frederic, David Krejci, Jakub Zboril​

Injuries and Scratches

18 Greg McKegg (taxi squad) is a spare forward.
23 Jack Studnicka (injured list) has an undisclosed injury following an on-ice hit. He is not on the trip.
26 Par Lindholm (healthy) could be scratched as a spare forward.
27 John Moore (healthy) could be scratched as a spare defenseman.
28 Ondrej Kase (injured list) has an upper body injury reported as a possible concussion. He is not on the trip.
44 Steven Kampfer (taxi squad) is a spare defenseman.
48 Matt Grzelcyk (injured) has two injuries including lower body. He is not on the trip.
58 Urho Vaakanainen (taxi squad) is a spare defenseman.
74 Jake DeBrusk (injured list) has a lower body injury. He is not on the trip.
80 Dan Vladar (taxi squad) is a spare goaltender.
83 Karson Kuhlman (taxi squad) is a spare forward.​

FLYERS' UPCOMING SCHEDULE [subject to change]

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	Television
Friday, Feb. 5	Boston at Philadelphia	7:00 pm	NHLN, SN, TVAS, NBCSP, NESN
Sunday, Feb. 7	Philadelphia at Washington	12:00 pm	NBC, SN, TVAS
Tuesday, Feb. 9	Philadelphia at Washington	7:00 pm	ESPN+, SN360, SNE, SNO, TVAS, NBCSWA, NBCSP
Thursday, Feb. 11	New Jersey at Philadelphia	7:00 pm	ESPN+, NBCSP, MSG
Saturday, Feb. 13	New Jersey at Philadelphia	7:00 pm	NBCSP, MSG+ 2

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[Fight4yourRight]

For some reason I see Lindblom having a strong effort in this one and potting a rebound goal or two. Thought he seemed to be very slowly turning corner last game with his skating and stick work. Really wish the best for the kid.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

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[TheKingPin]

For some reason I see Lindblom having a strong effort in this one and potting a rebound goal or two. Thought he seemed to be very slowly turning corner last game with his skating and stick work. Really wish the best for the kid.

Yea talked about in the last thread. Recovery is immune mediated and I would this his can’t be normal normal yet. Rest can do wonders.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Smash the rat

 

[TCTC]

Yea talked about in the last thread. Recovery is immune mediated and I would this his can’t be normal normal yet. Rest can do wonders.

I would reunite the Lindblom-Couturier-Konecny line when Coots returns. Both Lindblom and TK could use Couturier's help to find their game.

Lindblom-Couturier-Konecny
JVR-Hayes-Farabee
Giroux-Patrick-Voracek

Seems like the ideal top 9, imo.

 

[KrazyKat]

I would reunite the Lindblom-Couturier-Konecny line when Coots returns. Both Lindblom and TK could use Couturier's help to find their game.

Lindblom-Couturier-Konecny
JVR-Hayes-Farabee
Giroux-Patrick-Voracek

Seems like the ideal top 9, imo.

Agreed. Hopefully Couts can kick start Konecny/Lindblom.

 

[Philly Fanatik]

I would reunite the Lindblom-Couturier-Konecny line when Coots returns. Both Lindblom and TK could use Couturier's help to find their game.

Lindblom-Couturier-Konecny
JVR-Hayes-Farabee
Giroux-Patrick-Voracek

Seems like the ideal top 9, imo.

...that’s the top three lines I see created in awhile!

 

[BiggE]

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Well having Myers back in the lineup should help in our own end after the clusterf*** we saw in Boston

 

[ajgoal]

Do we have to? Can't we do something more enjoyable? Like drown?

 

[Tripod]

Would not be shocked if they dress Morin for 1 game

 

[Rebels57]

Hopefully we dont lose anyone to COVID protocols in light of the situation with NJ.

 

[Philly Fanatik]

Would not be shocked if they dress Morin for 1 game

...If it was me...I’d start him against Washington to NEUTRALIZE Wilson...Wouldn’t want that dude running around flattening our skilled and soft players!

 

[BernieParent]

Hopefully we dont lose anyone to COVID protocols in light of the situation with NJ.

Didn't they already have a COVID-positive player when the Flyers played them? Buffalo must be holding their breath right now even more.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Didn't they already have a COVID-positive player when the Flyers played them? Buffalo must be holding their breath right now even more.

Zajac, I believe.

 

[BernieParent]

Zajac, I believe.

Thanks, Straw. I couldn't think of whom and was too lazy to search.

 

[Rebels57]

...If it was me...I’d start him against Washington to NEUTRALIZE Wilson...Wouldn’t want that dude running around flattening our skilled and soft players!

Yeah because he never ran around flattening our skilled players when Simmonds was here. Just ask Brayden Schenn.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Provy will do

(Though it probably wouldn't hurt to try out Morin at D- y'know, his natural position- over Hagg, Braun, Gus, etc- don't even have to to play the Caps for that...)

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Yeah because he never ran around flattening our skilled players when Simmonds was here. Just ask Brayden Schenn.

Still can't believe he wasn't suspended for this. I mean, I can, but I also can't at the same time.

 

[Rebels57]

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Still can't believe he wasn't suspended for this. I mean, I can, but I also can't at the same time.

It would take a 30 minute video to make a compilation of all of the Wilson hits he should have been suspended for and wasnt.

 

[Philly Fanatik]

Yeah because he never ran around flattening our skilled players when Simmonds was here. Just ask Brayden Schenn.

...with Morin in the lineup...
at least we have somebody to respond to Wilson’s tactics!
At least!

 

[Math the wild rose]

Morin in the warm up, which though guy on the other side? against the bruins, and then first period, dumping buzzing around. Alain gonna use him somewhat on what score it is maybe?

With Koneckny back in the line up, i expect not so many changes. The team continue to win. The other team need to adjust to that flyers style.

 

[Math the wild rose]

...with Morin in the lineup...
at least we have somebody to respond to Wilson’s tactics!
At least!

Wilson will be taken care off.

 

[TCTC]

Wilson is not the reckless maniac he used to be. He's a legitimate top 6 player now.
On the Caps I have a much bigger problem with Hathaway. He's the player who does the dirty shit.