Flyers-Rangers: Game 74 Preview

Kevin Durso

April 13 2022

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor

Less than 24 hours after the completion of a 9-2 embarrassment against the Washington Capitals, the Flyers return to home ice to continue the final weeks of the season.

They get to go against another playoff team, facing the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers	GP	G	A	P	New York Rangers	GP	G	A	P
Cam Atkinson	73	23	27	50	Artemi Panarin	69	21	67	88
Travis Konecny	70	13	32	45	Mika Zibanejad	74	27	48	75
Joel Farabee	54	16	17	33	Chris Kreider	74	50	21	71
James van Riemsdyk	73	20	13	33	Adam Fox	71	10	57	67
Scott Laughton	58	11	18	29	Ryan Strome	66	17	31	48

Morgan Frost has been consistently playing at center and between some of the new faces on the roster. He's shown signs of being more comfortable, but it hasn't translated to more consistent production yet.

Chris Kreider reached the 50-goal mark on the season late in Tuesday's loss in Carolina. He looks to continue his outstanding season in this game.

Martin Jones is expected to start for the Flyers. Jones was always slated for this game, but entered in relief on Tuesday after Carter Hart exited with injury in the first. Jones made 21 saves on 27 shots in his appearance.

Alexandar Georgiev gets the start for the Rangers. Georgiev makes his first start since April 5, making 20 saves on 21 shots in a win against the Devils. Georgiev has won his last five starts dating back to March 15.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Scratches: Nick Seeler (injury), Cam Atkinson (injury), Carter Hart (injury), Keith Yandle (healthy), Zack MacEwen (healthy)

Rangers Scratches: Tyler Motte (injury), Filip Chytil (injury), Libor Hajek (healthy), Julien Gauthier (healthy), Patrik Nemeth (healthy), Greg McKegg (healthy), Jonny Brodzinski (healthy)

Lineup Notes

Flyers: Following Tuesday's game, both Cam Atkinson and Carter Hart were labeled as doubtful for Wednesday. Felix Sandstrom will get the call from Lehigh Valley if Hart is unavailable and Oskar Lindblom will likely return to the lineup in place of Atkinson.
Rangers: No changes are expected to the Rangers lineup.

Game Notes

Power Play: Flyers (32nd), Rangers (2nd)
Penalty Kill: Flyers (23rd), Rangers (9th)
Recent History vs. Rangers
- April 3, 2022 – Flyers 4, Rangers 3 (F/SO) (at NYR)
- Jan. 15, 2022 – Rangers 3, Flyers 2 (at PHI)
- Dec. 1, 2021 – Rangers 4, Flyers 1 (at NYR)
Flyers Leaders vs. Rangers
- Kevin Hayes – 14 GP, 5 G, 5 A, 10 P
- Travis Konecny – 24 GP, 5 G, 10 A, 15 P
- Cam York – 2 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 2 P
- Martin Jones – 8 GP, 4-3-1, 3.18 GAA, .898 SV%
Milestone Watch
- Kevin Hayes needs one point to reach 100 as a Flyer.