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Flyers-Capitals Preseason Preview: The Audition Continues
Kevin have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. He is also Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey, a Flyers writer for Last Word On Hockey, and the host of the Flyers Files Podcast on BFA Live Sports. Kevin graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.
All posts by Kevin DursoPublished25 Sep 2025
The first couple of preseason games have been about players getting back into the rhythm of a game. For many, it is one of just a handful of tune-ups they will get before the regular season begins.
As the preseason continues on Thursday night, it is clear that several roster hopefuls get another chance to audition. The Flyers head to one of their regular minor-league destinations to face the Washington Capitals, taking the ice at Giant Center in Hershey.
The Flyers roster for the game is as follows:
The three names that jump out at forward are Alex Bump, Nikita Grebenkin, and Jett Luchanko, each getting into another game in the midst of competition for roster spots.
Dan Vladar will make his debut in a Flyers uniform in goal. Aleksei Kolosov will be the additional goalie once again.
The Capitals roster for the game is as follows:
The game will air on NBC Sports Philadelphia+. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.
