Flyers Face Maple Leafs: Game 11 Preview, Lineup, and Viewing Guide
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday in Game 11 of the season. The matchup will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with a scheduled puck drop at 7:00 p.m. EST. Currently, the Flyers hold a record of 6-3-1, while the Maple Leafs come in with a 5-5-1 record.
Recent Performance of the Flyers
The Flyers are entering this game on a high note, having recently secured a convincing 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators. This win was significantly influenced by the performances of newcomers Trevor Zegras and Dan Vladar. Zegras has been on a particularly impressive run, accumulating eight points in the last five games, which includes four goals and four assists. Furthermore, he is riding a seven-game point streak at home.
Challenges Facing the Maple Leafs
In contrast, the Maple Leafs are struggling, coming off a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Toronto’s record over the last five games stands at 1-3-1, indicating a need for improvement. Notably, Scott Laughton, a former Flyer, has returned to Philadelphia but may not participate in this game.
Flyers Lineup Against the Maple Leafs
The upcoming game will feature the following lineup for the Flyers:
- Forwards:
- Owen Tippett – Trevor Zegras – Matvei Michkov
- Tyson Foerster – Noah Cates – Bobby Brink
- Nikita Grebenkin – Christian Dvorak – Travis Konecny
- Rodrigo Abols – Jacob Gaucher – Garnet Hathaway
- Defensemen:
- Cam York – Travis Sanheim
- Nick Seeler – Jamie Drysdale
- Egor Zamula – Noah Juulsen
- Goaltender: Dan Vladar
Special Teams Information
The Flyers’ special teams setup includes:
| Power Play Units | Penalty Kill Units |
|---|---|
| PP1: Drysdale, Couturier, Michkov, Tippett, Konecny | PK1: Couturier, Konecny, Seeler, Sanheim |
| PP2: York, Cates, Zegras, Foerster, Brink | PK2: Dvorak, Hathaway, York, Juulsen |
Player Updates and Expectations
Sean Couturier is listed as a game-time decision. While he participated in the morning skate, he was absent during line rushes. In his potential absence, Jacob Gaucher is expected to make his season debut. Meanwhile, Nikita Grebenkin will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch in previous games.
Historical Context
In their last season, the Flyers struggled against the Maple Leafs, finishing with a 0-2-1 record. Sean Couturier was the leading scorer for the Flyers against Toronto, contributing one goal and two assists. The Maple Leafs’ John Tavares had an outstanding performance against the Flyers last season, recording seven points.
Viewing Information
The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia and ESPN+ for streaming. Fans can also tune in on radio at 97.5 The Fanatic.
