Flyers-Predators: Game 66 Preview

Kevin Durso

March 27 2022

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor

After getting a win in St. Louis, the Flyers were dealt another dose of reality the next night in Colorado in a lopsided loss. The road trip continues as the Flyers head into Nashville on Sunday night.

The Flyers got a win over the Predators on March 17 in Claude Giroux's 1,000th game, rallying back to claim the victory. There have been plenty of changes to theFlyers lineup since then, while the Predators look to continue their playoff push.

Game time is 6 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers	GP	G	A	P	Nashville Predators	GP	G	A	P
Cam Atkinson	65	23	26	49	Roman Josi	63	18	61	79
Travis Konecny	62	12	30	42	Matt Duchene	61	34	32	66
Joel Farabee	47	14	17	31	Filip Forsberg	52	36	28	64
Scott Laughton	54	11	17	28	Ryan Johansen	62	17	32	49
James van Riemsdyk	65	16	12	28	Mikael Granlund	63	9	39	48

Joel Farabee is currently on a four-game points streak with two goals and six points in that time. Farabee also had the game-winning goal and an assist against the Predators on March 17.

Roman Josi is among the hottest players in the NHL. Josi is on a 12-game points streak with a total of four goals and 22 assists for 26 points. Against the Flyers on March 17, Josi had three assists. During this points streak, Josi had five games with three points or more.

Carter Hart is expected to start for the Flyers. Hart was on the hook for the loss on Friday, making 45 saves on 51 shots against Colorado. Hart made 30 saves on 34 shots in a win against Nashville on March 17.

Juuse Saros is expected to start for the Predators. Saros took a similar loss in his last start, allowing six goals on 50 shots to Vegas on Thursday. Saros had back-to-back wins going into that game after taking the loss on March 17 in Philadelphia, making 28 saves on 33 shots.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Scratches: Nate Thompson (injury), Scott Laughton (injury), Travis Konecny (injury)

Predators Scratches: Matt Benning (injury), Mark Borowiecki (injury), Dante Fabbro (injury), Matt Luff (healthy), Jeremy Davies (healthy)

Lineup Notes

Flyers: Travis Konecny was out with a lower-body injury on Friday. The team did not have a morning skate on Sunday, so any lineup changes will come closer to game time.
Predators: Tanner Jeannot missed Thursday's game due to the birth of his child. He will return to the lineup. No other changes are expected.

Game Notes

Power Play: Flyers (32nd), Predators (6th)
Penalty Kill: Flyers (25th), Predators (16th)
Recent History vs. Predators
- March 17, 2022 – Flyers 5, Predators 4 (at PHI)
Flyers Leaders vs. Predators
- Joel Farabee – 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 P
- Kevin Hayes – 13 GP, 5 G, 14 A, 19 P
- James van Riemsdyk – 14 GP, 8 G, 3 A, 11 P
- Carter Hart – 2 GP, 2-0-0, 2.50 GAA, .924 SV%