Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Flyers, fresh off a 6-2 road win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, are set to face the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre in Quebec on Monday. The game will start at 7 PM EDT and can be streamed on PhiladelphiaFlyers.com for in-network viewers.

Here are five key points to watch in Monday's match:

1. Bobby Brink's Performance

Bobby Brink, who scored two goals against the Capitals, is one of the few players returning from Sunday's game. Brink has shown noticeable improvement in speed and strength during training camp and aims to secure a spot on the NHL roster for the 2024-25 season.

2. Olle Lycksell's Bubble Status

Olle Lycksell, another forward playing again after Sunday's exhibition opener, is also fighting for a spot on the team. He scored a goal against Washington but had some mixed moments with penalties and giveaways. The Flyers will closely monitor his performance before making final roster decisions.

3. Backhand Strategy

The Flyers effectively used backhand shots in their previous game, leading to several goals including those by Brink and Lycksell. It remains to be seen if they can replicate this strategy against Montreal with a mostly different lineup.

4. Defensive Lineup

Key defensive players include Oliver Bonk, Ronnie Attard, Hunter McDonald, Egor Zamula, and veteran Rasmus Ristolainen. In goal, Eetu Makiniemi and Cal Petersen will share duties. Both goaltenders might play for Lehigh Valley due to Alexei Kolosov's absence.

5. Veterans Returning from Injury

Rasmus Ristolainen and Sean Couturier are returning after surgeries last season and have looked good in camp so far. Other notable players include Scott Laughton, Ryan Poehling, Tyson Foerster, Nicolas Deslauriers, Oscar Eklind (making his NHL preseason debut), Louie Belpedio, Massimo Rizzo, and Elliot Desnoyers.