Philadelphia Flyers (31-37-9, 71 pts) at New York Rangers (36-34-7, 79 pts)
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 7:30 pm EST
TV: TNT / TruTV / MAX
Radio:
Philadelphia Flyers – WMMR 93.3 FM
New York Rangers – WEPN-FM 98.7 ESPN New York
DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:
Philadelphia Flyers +1.5 ML +155
New York Rangers -1.5 ML -185
O/U 5.5
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Philadelphia Flyers News & Notes:
The Flyers had their three-game winning streak snapped in Montreal over the weekend. Philadephia was eliminated from playoff contention and will turn their sites to getting prepared for next season. The Flyers now sit in the fourth draft position but could fall up to eight spots depending on other games around the league. Philadelphia needs help in all areas, but until they are better defensively, it will be hard to win in the NHL consistently. The Flyers average 2.78 goals a game and allow an average of 3.42 goals a game. Philadelphia will try to snap their six-game road losing streak tonight at MSG.
New York Rangers News & Notes:
The Rangers are clinging to their playoff hopes, but things look bleak – Montreal needs three points in their last four games to clinch a playoff spot. New York needs to win out and get some help. Needless to say, every game is a must-win for the Rangers. New York has lost their last two games 4-0, and 5-1 to playoff teams. The Rangers are averaging 2.97 goals and are giving up 3.05 a game. This is the final meeting this season between these two clubs, with the series tied 1-1. New York won the most recent game 6-1 on January 23.
Philadelphia Flyers Projected Lines:
Foerster-Cates-Brink
Michkov-Couturier-Konecny
Pelletier-Poehling-Tippett
Deslauriers-Dorwart-Hathaway
Seeler-Sanheim
York-Drysdale
Zamula-Andrae
Fedotov
Ersson
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New York Rangers Projected Lines:
Panarin-Trocheck-Lafreniere
Cuylle-Miller-Zibanejad
Kreider-Carrick-Perreault
Othmann-Brodzinski-Rempe
Soucy-Fox
Jones-Borgen
Vaakanainen-Schneider
Shesterkin
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Players To Watch:
Philadelphia Flyers
Travis Konecny leads the Flyers in scoring with 74 points (24g, 50a) in 77 games. Rookie Matvei Michkov has been a bright spot for Philadelphia this season with 58 points in his first NHL season. Michkov will finish in the top three of the Calder Trophy voting. 23-year-old Tyson Foerster is tied for third on the team in goals with 19 after scoring 20 a year ago. Foerster still has a chance to set a new career high with five games remaining.
New York Rangers
Artemi Panarin has been hot lately with five goals and seven assists in his last ten games. Panarin leads the Rangers with 83 points (34g, 49a) in 75 games. Adam Fox’s production has dipped this season after three straight 70+ point seasons, the Jericho, New York native has 56 points in 69 games. Fox has been held pointless in April after scoring goals in three of his last four games in March. Fox has a goal and an assist in two games against the Flyers this season.
Injury Report:
Philadelphia Flyers
D Ryan Ellis – IR
D Rasmus Ristolainen – OUT
New York Rangers
LW Adam Edstrom – OUT
RW Arthur Kaliyev – OUT
D K’Andre Miller – Day To Day
Next Game:
Philadelphia Flyers – April 12 vs. New York Islanders
New York Rangers – April 10 at New York Islanders
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