Game 36 Preview: Streit returns as Flyers face Sharks

Michal Neuvirth makes his first start since Dec. 15, when he picked up a win over Carolina. Neuvirth continues to be a Top-5 goalie in the NHL this season, leading the league in save percentage and ranking fifth in goals against average.

Martin Jones was the star of the Sharks 1-0 win over the Flyers in November, stopping 34 shots. Since then, however, Jones has struggled. Jones is 5-6-2 since the win on Nov. 19 and has allowed three goals or more in eight of his last 13 games, including each of his last four.

Flyers Projected Lineup

Scratches: Brandon Manning, Michael Del Zotto, Vincent Lecavalier

Streit returns to the lineup and is paired up with Nick Schultz. Brandon Manning appears to be the odd-man out on defense. Michael Del Zotto continues to nurse an upper-body injury. The Flyers forward lines remain the same.

Game Notes

• Power Play: Flyers (25th, 15th on road), Sharks (T-7th, T-23rd at home)
• Penalty Kill: Flyers (21st, 15th on road), Sharks (14th, 30th at home)
• Roster Note: Sam Gagner cleared waivers and was assigned to Lehigh Valley. 
• The Flyers lost to the Sharks, 1-0, in overtime on Nov. 19. Melker Karlsson scored the lone goal. Steve Mason made 20 saves in the loss. Martin Jones made 34 saves for the shutout win.
• Flyers leaders vs. Sharks
• Claude Giroux - 10 games, 5 goals, 4 assists, 9 points
• Wayne Simmonds - 23 games, 5 goals, 3 assists, 8 points
• Jake Voracek – 17 games, 2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points
• Michal Neuvirth - 5 games, 1-3-0, 2.56 GAA, .920 SV%

Where to Watch
TV: CSN
Radio: 93.3 WMMR

Kevin Durso is managing editor for Flyerdelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Kevin_Durso.