Flyers-Maple Leafs: Game 68 Preview

Kevin Durso

April 2 2022

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor

As another new face enters the Flyers lineup, an Ironman streak comes to an end. After 989 consecutive games in the lineup, Keith Yandle will sit out on Saturday, bringing his record-breaking streak to an end.

Ronnie Attard makes his NHL debut on the blue line, while other newcomers remain in the lineup looking to make a good impression. They get another matchup against a future playoff team, facing the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers	GP	G	A	P	Toronto Maple Leafs	GP	G	A	P
Cam Atkinson	67	23	27	50	Auston Matthews	62	50	37	87
Travis Konecny	64	12	31	43	Mitch Marner	58	28	51	79
Joel Farabee	49	15	17	32	John Tavares	66	23	41	64
James van Riemsdyk	67	17	13	30	William Nylander	67	26	37	63
Scott Laughton	54	11	17	28	Morgan Rielly	67	8	47	55

Morgan Frost got on the board in his last game with a goal and looks to build on it. He continues to form chemistry with newcomer Owen Tippett, and the two will remain together on a line for Saturday.

Auston Matthews has consistently scored at a high rate for his entire career, picking up his 50th goal of the season and reaching the milestone for the first time in his career. He'll be on the hunt for more goals in Saturday's game.

Carter Hart gets back in net for the Flyers. Hart missed Tuesday game dealing with a minor injury. His last start came on March 25 against the Colorado Avalanche, making 45 saves on 51 shots in a loss.

Jack Campbell makes his return to the lineup after missing 10 games with an injury. He won his last start on March 8, making 26 saves on 30 shots against Seattle. Prior to the injury, he had allowed four goals or more in each of his last five starts.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Scratches: Scott Laughton (injury), Travis Konecny (illness), Keith Yandle (healthy), Kevin Connauton (healthy)

Maple Leafs Scratches: Jake Muzzin (injury), Ondrej Kase (injury), Rasmus Sandin (injury), Petr Mrazek (injury), Jason Spezza (healthy), Kyle Clifford (healthy), Carl Dahlstrom (healthy), Michael Hutchinson (healthy)

Lineup Notes

Flyers: Ronnie Attard makes his NHL debut. Keith Yandle comes out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. Travis Konecny is out with an illness. Hayden Hodgson goes back into the lineup after he was anticipated to be out with the return of Nate Thompson.
Maple Leafs: There's an NHL debut on the Toronto side as well. Nicholas Abruzzese comes into the lineup for the first time.

Game Notes

Power Play: Flyers (32nd), Maple Leafs (1st)
Penalty Kill: Flyers (25th), Maple Leafs (6th)
Recent History vs. Maple Leafs
- Nov. 10, 2021 – Maple Leafs 3, Flyers 0 (at PHI)
Flyers Leaders vs. Maple Leafs
- Cam Atkinson – 20 GP, 2 G, 18 A, 20 P
- Kevin Hayes – 17 GP, 3 G, 6 A, 9 P
- James van Riemsdyk – 16 GP, 5 G, 3 A, 8 P
- Carter Hart – 3 GP, 2-1-0, 2.59 GAA, .922 SV%