Philly Leader

Interim head coach Brad Shaw will lead the Philadelphia Flyers in their second-to-last home game of the 2024-25 season against the New York Islanders, coached by Patrick Roy. The game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m. EDT. This marks the conclusion of the season series between these teams, with the Flyers currently holding a record of 1-2-0 against the Islanders.

Broadcasts of the game will be available on NBCSP and on radio at 97.5 The Fanatic, with an online stream via Flyers Radio 24/7. Since Brad Shaw took over the coaching reins from John Tortorella, the Flyers have recorded a streak of 4-1-0, while the Islanders have had a mixed performance, going 2-2-1 in their last five games.

Recently, both teams have participated in high-scoring matches. The Flyers secured an 8-5 victory against the New York Rangers, and the Islanders appeared in a high-scoring overtime clash with the Nashville Predators before suffering a heavy 9-2 defeat to the Rangers. Currently, the Islanders remain in the playoff race, although with slim chances.

Flyers forward Travis Konecny, the team’s leading scorer, is approaching a significant milestone—an 80-point season. He needs five more points in the remaining four games to achieve this milestone.

Another player in focus is rookie Matvei Michkov, who shares the lead for rookie goal-scoring with San Jose's Macklin Celebrini. Michkov could potentially move up in the Flyers' all-time rookie scoring list should he secure additional points.

Tyson Foerster, another key player, aims to reach 25 goals this season, having already exceeded last year's point tally.

Special teams play could be a deciding factor in this matchup as both teams struggle in power-play efficiency. The Flyers rank 30th and the Islanders 31st in the league. However, the Islanders have a strong record for scoring shorthanded goals.

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