Philly Leader

One day after the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Philadelphia Flyers, led by John Tortorella, will face off against Dan Bylsma's Seattle Kraken at Wells Fargo Center. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted nationally on ABC/ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the radio broadcast on 97.5 The Fanatic or through an online simulcast on Flyers Radio 24/7.

This matchup marks the second and final meeting of the season between these teams. In their previous encounter at Climate Pledge Arena on October 17, the Kraken emerged victorious with a 6-4 win over the Flyers. Jared McCann played a pivotal role for Seattle with a goal and two assists, while Scott Laughton contributed two goals and an assist for Philadelphia.

Saturday's game is part of a seven-game homestand for the Flyers, who have lost their last two games after previously going unbeaten in five consecutive matches. Similarly, the Kraken are also looking to break a losing streak as they play their second game in a five-game homestand.

The Flyers' locker room dynamic has shifted following recent trades, including Scott Laughton's move to the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Laughton was a galvanizing presence," noted team insiders about his impact both on and off the ice.

Other notable trades included Andrei Kuzmenko and veteran defenseman Erik Johnson leaving Philadelphia. Sean Couturier and Travis Sanheim now hold seniority within the team. Couturier's line has been performing well since returning from tournament play, contributing significantly to recent games.

Several players have been called up from AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms following Friday’s trades: Emil Andrae, Rodrigo Abols, and Olle Lycksell are expected to fill key roles in upcoming matches.

Goaltending duties will be split between Samuel Ersson and Ivan Fedotov over this weekend’s back-to-back games against Seattle and New Jersey respectively.

Travis Konecny faces new challenges with changes in linemates due to recent trades but remains focused despite experiencing his first slump of this season.