Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Flyers will host the New York Rangers in their annual Black Friday matinee at the Wells Fargo Center. The game is set for 1:00 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NBCSP, with radio coverage available on 97.5 The Fanatic and an online simulcast on Flyers Radio 24/7.

The Flyers enter the match following a narrow 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. Despite trailing until the final moments of regulation, Morgan Frost tied the game, and Sean Couturier scored the winning goal in overtime.

The Rangers are aiming to break a four-game losing streak after recent defeats to teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes.

Key points for Friday's matchup include:

1. Puck management has been crucial in previous encounters between these two teams. The Flyers have struggled with turnovers and defensive lapses, which cost them games last season.

2. Travis Konecny has been a significant contributor for Philadelphia, leading his team with 27 points through 23 games.

3. Captain Sean Couturier is currently on a three-game goal streak, doubling his season tally in recent matches.

4. Special teams performance could play a decisive role; both teams have had mixed results on power plays and penalty kills this season.

5. For New York, Artemi Panarin leads offensively with 26 points, while other key players like Adam Fox and Mika Zibanejad also pose threats.

Rangers' goaltender Igor Shesterkin has not been at his best recently, but veteran Jonathan Quick has shown strong performances when called upon.