Philly Leader

Playing their third game in four nights, the Philadelphia Flyers will host the Utah Hockey Club at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday evening. The Flyers, led by John Tortorella, hold a record of 12-11-4, while Andre Tourigny's Utah team stands at 11-11-4. The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted on NBCSP and 97.5 The Fanatic.

This game marks the first official meeting between these two teams, with Utah being considered a new franchise separate from its predecessors for NHL records. They are set to face off again in Salt Lake City on February 4.

The Flyers have struggled to maintain leads in recent games, losing to the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins despite strong performances. Meanwhile, Utah secured a victory against the Buffalo Sabres with goaltender Karel Vejmelka making significant contributions.

Key players to watch include Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, who has been performing well recently with seven points over three games. His chemistry with linemates Owen Tippett and Morgan Frost has been noteworthy. Additionally, the defensive pairing of Travis Sanheim and Cam York has shown promise.

Discipline remains an area of concern for the Flyers as they have faced numerous penalties recently, impacting their gameplay negatively. On the power play front, Michkov's efforts have been pivotal for Philadelphia's success in recent matches.

For Utah, captain Clayton Keller leads his team in scoring and is crucial on their power play unit alongside Logan Cooley.