Philly Leader

In a matchup set to take place in Raleigh, the Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST at Lenovo Center and will be broadcast on NBCSP, with radio coverage on 97.5 The Fanatic and an online simulcast on Flyers Radio 24/7.

This encounter marks the first of three meetings between these Metro Division rivals this season, with future games planned at Wells Fargo Center on November 20 and March 5.

A key point of interest is Aleksei Kolosov, a rookie goaltender for the Flyers. With starting goalie Samuel Ersson out due to injury, Kolosov is expected to start. He has made one start and one relief appearance so far, stopping 40 of 46 shots. Despite some challenging goals allowed in previous games, head coach John Tortorella commented positively on Kolosov's resilience: "He has some personality to his game," Tortorella said. "Some fight. That's what I have liked so far."

The Hurricanes are known for their speed and puck possession prowess under coach Rod Brind'Amour's leadership. They utilize a chip-and-chase strategy effectively, using team speed rather than physicality to recover pucks.

For the Flyers, improving their power play performance is crucial after going scoreless in their last four games' attempts. Head coach Tortorella has shown dissatisfaction with the top unit's recent efforts but praised the second unit's work despite not scoring.

Matvei Michkov, named NHL Rookie of the Month in October, faces new challenges as opponents adjust to his style of play. Although he hasn't scored in four games, Michkov remains optimistic about overcoming these hurdles.

The Hurricanes enter this game with a six-game winning streak and have shown depth across their roster. Notable players include Martin Necas and Andrei Svechnikov who have been instrumental in recent victories.

Carolina's goaltending duties are shared between Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen, both contributing solid performances without registering shutouts yet this season.