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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vancouver Canucks Preview: Hockey After Dark
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 DursoPublished30 Dec 2025
The Flyers‘ lone home game among a 10-game stretch came last Monday night against the Vancouver Canucks. After two close periods, the Flyers broke things open in the third period on the way to a 5-2 win.
Now the two teams meet again on Tuesday night, as the Flyers continue the road trip north of the border in Vancouver.
Game time is 10 p.m.
Carl Grundstrom has goals in three straight games. Since his call-up on Dec. 9, he has six goals to lead the team.
Elias Pettersson returned from injury two games ago and scored on Monday for his first goal since Nov. 28.
Dan Vladar gets the start for the Flyers. Vladar took the loss on Sunday, allowing two goals on 18 shots to Seattle. He made 23 saves on 25 shots in a win over Vancouver on Dec. 22.
Thatcher Demko gets the start for the Canucks. Demko allowed five goals on 36 shots against San Jose in his last start on Saturday. Demko allowed four goals on 38 shots against the Flyers on Dec. 22.
Projected Lineups
Lineup Notes
- Flyers: The Flyers will use the same lineup as Sunday’s game.
- Canucks: Jake DeBrusk could re-enter the lineup after being a healthy scratch on Monday. The Canucks did not hold a morning skate following Monday’s game.
Where to Watch
- TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network
