Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in their first game of 2025, marking the fourth match of a five-game road trip. The game will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, with a start time of 10 p.m. EST. Fans can catch the action on NBCSP+ or listen to the radio broadcast on 93.3 WMMR and its online simulcast on Flyers Radio 24/7.

This encounter is the second and final meeting between these teams this season. In their previous matchup at Wells Fargo Center on November 25, the Flyers secured one point in a shootout loss against Vegas, despite having led twice during regulation.

The Flyers enter this game following a solid performance against the San Jose Sharks, where they achieved a combined shutout victory. However, they faced adversity when Samuel Ersson had to leave due to an injury.

Ryan Poehling has been given an opportunity to play alongside top-line players Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny after showing promise in recent games. Head coach John Tortorella trusts Poehling's abilities and has made strategic changes within the lineup.

On defense, Philadelphia will need to focus on relieving pressure from Vegas' heavy forecheck. Players like Travis Sanheim and Cam York will be key in generating clears and breakouts.

Vegas' Jack Eichel poses a significant threat for Philadelphia as he leads his team in points this season. Despite his struggles in faceoffs, Eichel remains a formidable opponent that the Flyers must contain.