Flyers-Penguins: Game 52 Preview

Alex Lyon gets the start on Monday night. With a pair of back-to-backs this week, both Lyon and Brian Elliott figure to share the net this week. Lyon is still in search of his first win of the season.

Casey DeSmith will get the start for the Penguins to start this back-to-back. DeSmith won his last start on April 21 against the Devils, making 34 saves.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Scratches: Sam Morin (healthy), Jackson Cates (healthy)

• Flyers: There are no changes expected to the Flyers lineup from Saturday's game.
• Penguins: Along with Malkin's return, Mike Matheson will be out for weeks after leaving Saturday's game against Washington. Brandon Tanev also practiced on Monday, but is not cleared to play.

Game Notes

• Power Play: Flyers (21st), Penguins (10th)
• Penalty Kill: Flyers (30th), Penguins (T-23rd)
• Recent History vs. Penguins
  • Jan. 13, 2021 – Flyers 6, Penguins 3 (at PHI)
  • Jan. 15, 2021 – Flyers 5, Penguins 2 (at PHI)
  • March 2, 2021 – Penguins 5, Flyers 2 (at PIT)
  • March 4, 2021 – Flyers 4, Penguins 3 (at PIT)
  • March 6, 2021 – Penguins 4, Flyers 3 (at PIT)
  • April 15, 2021 – Flyers 2, Penguins 1 (F/SO) (at PIT)
• Flyers Leaders vs. Penguins
  • Claude Giroux – 57 GP, 18 G, 39 A, 57 P
  • Joel Farabee – 8 GP, 3 G, 5 A, 8 P
  • Jake Voracek – 49 GP, 24 G, 24 A, 48 P
  • Brian Elliott – 19 GP, 10-5-3, 3.08 GAA, .907 SV%
• Milestone Watch
  • Claude Giroux needs two power-play goals to pass Eric Lindros for 8th all-time in Flyers history.
  • Brian Elliott plays in his 500th NHL game tonight.
  • Kevin Hayes needs three points to reach 300 for his career. 

Where to Watch
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic