Flyers-Red Wings: Game 63 Preview

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

With the NHL trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, 20 games remain on the Flyers season. This final quarter of the schedule will be used to open up opportunities for younger players, especially as the team takes on some playoff teams down the stretch.

The final 20 games begin with the start of a five-game road trip in Detroit as the Flyers take on the Red Wings on Tuesday night.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers GP G A P Detroit Red Wings GP G A P
Cam Atkinson 62 23 24 47 Dylan Larkin 57 27 32 59
Travis Konecny 60 10 28 38 Tyler Bertuzzi 51 24 25 49
Scott Laughton 54 11 17 28 Lucas Raymond 62 19 28 47
Joel Farabee 44 12 15 27 Moritz Seider 62 5 37 42
James van Riemsdyk 62 14 11 25 Robby Fabbri 56 17 13 30

Players To Watch 3-22

Morgan Frost has not been able to get on the scoresheet much, but did have one of his strongest showings in Sunday’s game. If he can continue to consistently play with that level of engagement, the points should follow.    
 
Lucas Raymond has been an impressive rookie for the Red Wings this season. He has three goals and four points in his last five games. He also had three points in a pair of games against the Flyers in February.
 
Goalie Matchup 3-22

Carter Hart is expected to start for the Flyers. Hart was solid in his last start on Sunday, making 26 saves in the win over the Islanders.  

Alex Nedeljkovic is expected to start for the Red Wings. Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on 41 shots in his last start against the Seattle Kraken, taking the loss.  

Projected Lineups

Flyers Line Combos 3-22

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

 
Opponent Line Combos 3-22
 
Red Wings Scratches: Robby Fabbri (injury), Danny Dekeysey (injury), Mitchell Stephens (injury), Givani Smith (healthy), Gustav Lindstrom (healthy)
 
Lineup Notes
  • Flyers: The Flyers will dress 11 forwards and seven defenseman, following the trades of Justin Braun and Derick Brassard. Nick Seeler remains in the lineup and Kevin Connauton will also play.
  • Red Wings: Newcomers Oskar Sundqvist and Jake Walman, both acquired by Detroit at Monday’s trade deadline, will debut on Tuesday.

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (30th), Red Wings (26th)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (26th), Red Wings (30th)
  • Recent History vs. Red Wings
    • Feb. 12, 2022 – Red Wings 4, Flyers 2 (at DET)
    • Feb. 9, 2022 – Red Wings 6, Flyers 3 (at PHI)
  • Flyers Leaders vs. Red Wings
    • Cam Atkinson – 37 GP, 17 G, 12 A, 19 P
    • Oskar Lindblom – 7 GP, 3 G, 2 A, 5 P
    • Rasmus Ristolainen – 26 GP, 2 G, 16 A, 18 P
    • Carter Hart – 6 GP, 4-2-0, 2.87 GAA, .909 SV%

Where to Watch
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network

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