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Flyers vs. Sharks Preview: Ringing in the New Year

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Kevin Durso
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Published31 Dec 2024

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Flyers-Sharks Away

The Flyers have one more game remaining in 2024, and it will take place just hours before 2025 arrives on the East coast.

The Orange and Black close out the California portion of their road trip, facing off against the San Jose Sharks.

Game time is 8 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers GP G A P San Jose Sharks GP G A P
Travis Konecny 37 16 25 41 Mikael Granlund 37 11 23 34
Matvei Michkov 35 12 17 29 Macklin Celebrini 27 12 15 27
Owen Tippett 37 11 11 22 William Eklund 36 7 20 27
Scott Laughton 37 8 13 21 Fabian Zetterlund 39 11 15 26
Travis Sanheim 37 6 15 21 Tyler Toffoli 39 14 11 25

Flyers Sharks Players to Watch

Matvei Michkov snapped a seven-game pointless streak with a goal and an assist in Sunday’s loss to the Kings. Earlier this season, after being a healthy scratch for two games, Michkov had a goal and an assist against the Sharks on Nov. 11.

Macklin Celebrini has been red hot since returning from injury. Celebrini was briefly tied with Michkov among rookies in points this season and is currently on a point-per-game pace. He has a four-game points streak entering Tuesday’s game.

Flyers Sharks Goalie Matchup

Sam Ersson is expected to start for the Flyers. Ersson picked up the win in Anaheim on Saturday, making 32 saves on 33 shots. Ersson got a win against the Sharks on Nov. 11, making 28 saves on 31 shots.

Alexandar Georgiev is expected to start for the Sharks. Georgiev is making just his fifth start since being traded to San Jose. He has lost three straight starts, allowing four goals or more in each.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Lines

Flyers Scratches: Nick Deslauriers (injury), Ivan Fedotov (healthy), Olle Lycksell (healthy), Erik Johnson (healthy)

Sharks Lines

Sharks Scratches: Vitek Vanecek (injury), Jake Walman (injury), William Eklund (injury), Carl Grundstrom (injury)

Lineup Notes

  • Flyers: The Flyers did not have a morning skate. No changes are expected to the Flyers lineup.
  • Sharks: No changes are expected to the Sharks lineup.

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (14.7% – 29th), Sharks (18.2% – 21st)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (77.9% – 21st), Sharks (79.1% – 18th)
  • Recent History vs. Sharks 
    • Nov. 11, 2024 – Flyers 4, Sharks 3 (F/SO) (at PHI)
  • Team Leaders vs. Sharks
    • Matvei Michkov – 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 P
    • Travis Konecny – 12 GP, 4 G, 8 A, 12 P
    • Cam York – 4 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 P
    • Sam Ersson – 4 GP, 3-1-0, 2.47 GAA, .906 SV%
  • Milestone Watch
    • Sean Couturier needs two goals to reach 200 for his career.
    • Joel Farabee needs four points to reach 200 for his career.

Where to Watch

  • TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
  • Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network