Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to conclude a seven-game homestand with a match against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday evening. The game, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at the Wells Fargo Center, will be broadcast on NBCSP and available on radio via 97.5 The Fanatic and Flyers Radio 24/7.

This encounter marks the third and final meeting between the two teams this season. The Flyers have yet to secure a win against the Hurricanes, having lost both previous matches—6-4 in Raleigh on November 5 and 4-1 at home on November 20.

The Flyers recently ended a five-game losing streak with a narrow shootout victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Hurricanes are coming off a win against the Detroit Red Wings.

Flyers coach John Tortorella has made changes to his line combinations, notably featuring Ryan Poehling centering wingers Bobby Brink and Olle Lycksell. This new line was instrumental in their recent victory, with Brink leading in scoring since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Travis Konecny remains a key player for the Flyers despite struggling to score goals recently. He leads the team in points but has found it difficult to convert opportunities into goals over the past few months.

Another line combination of interest includes Noah Cates and Tyson Foerster, who have shown potential alongside Konecny. Both players have been generating opportunities but need more success in converting them into goals.

The absence of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen due to an upper-body injury has led to adjustments in defensive pairings for the Flyers. His presence is missed as he had been playing some of his best hockey this season.

As they face off against one of the NHL's top teams in terms of speed and puck possession, managing pace and quick decision-making will be crucial for the Flyers if they hope to compete effectively against Carolina's strengths.