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Flyers vs. Islanders Preview: A Shot at Redemption

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Just like the last time the Flyers and New York Islanders met last Friday, the Flyers are coming off a game to forget. A 5-0 loss to New Jersey on Wednesday was a disappointing finish to a third meeting with the Devils in January.

Thursday’s game also marks the Flyers third time facing the Islanders in January, only this time, they will be looking for the edge in the season series.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.


Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers GP G A P New York Islanders GP G A P
Travis Konecny 52 21 37 58 Anders Lee 49 22 17 39
Matvei Michkov 50 14 20 34 Bo Horvat 48 18 20 38
Owen Tippett 52 14 16 30 Brock Nelson 49 15 17 32
Morgan Frost 48 11 14 25 Kyle Palmieri 49 12 20 32
Scott Laughton 49 10 15 25 Simon Holmstrom 42 12 14 26

Flyers Islanders Players to Watch 1-30

Rasmus Ristolainen has been a steady defender for the Flyers and chipped in with some points of late. He has three points in his last five games.

Bo Horvat enters Thursday’s game on a six-game points streak. He has five goals and eight points in that time, including a goal in each of the two games against the Flyers, as well as an assist.


Flyers Islanders Goalie Matchup

Ivan Fedotov gets the start for the Flyers. Fedotov entered in relief on Wednesday, making nine saves on 10 shots in the final 26:17 of the game. Fedotov made 24 saves on 27 shots in his last start against the Islanders last Friday, taking the loss.

Ilya Sorokin is expected to start for the Islanders. Sorokin made 30 saves on 32 shots in his last start against the Avalanche on Tuesday, picking up his fourth straight win. Sorokin made 29 saves on 30 shots in a win over the Flyers last Friday.


Projected Lineups

Flyers Lines

Flyers Scratches: Nick Deslauriers (injury), Ryan Poehling (injury), Egor Zamula (injury), Owen Tippett (injury)

Islanders Lines

Islanders Scratches: Noah Dobson (injury), Ryan Pulock (injury), Marcus Hogberg (injury), Semyon Varlamov (injury), Mike Reilly (injury), Hudson Fasching (injury), Matt Martin (healthy), Dennis Cholowski (healthy), Pierre Engvall (healthy)

Lineup Notes

  • Flyers: The Flyers did not have a morning skate. Owen Tippett left Wednesday’s game with an upper-body injury and is questionable for Thursday’s game. Any other changes to the lineup will be made known closer to game time.
  • Islanders: No changes are expected to the Islanders lineup from their last game on Tuesday.

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (16.0% – 28th), Islanders (11.9% – 32nd)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (77.4% – T-20th), Islanders (68.9% – 32nd)
  • Recent History vs. Islanders 
    • Jan. 24, 2024 – Islanders 3, Flyers 1 (at NYI)
    • Jan. 16, 2024 – Flyers 5, Islanders 3 (at NYI)
  • Team Leaders vs. Islanders
    • Travis Konecny – 32 GP, 8 G, 13 A, 21 P
    • Sean Couturier – 47 GP, 11 G, 19 A, 30 P
    • Joel Farabee – 23 GP, 6 G, 6 A, 12 P
    • Ivan Fedotov – 2 GP, 0-1-1, 3.16 GAA, .896 SV%
  • Milestone Watch
    • Sean Couturier needs one goal to reach 200 for his career.

Where to Watch

  • TV: ESPN+/Hulu
  • Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network