GDT: #54 Kings at FLYERS, Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:00 pm ET

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

LOS ANGELES KINGS (22-27-4) vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (24-23-6)

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BROADCAST INFORMATION

• Television: NBCSP, FS-W
• Radio: 97.5 FM 97.5 The Fanatic unless a change to 93.3 FM 93.3 WMMR - Everything That Rocks!
• Flyers 24/7: Flyers Radio 24/7
• Streams: Do not post or request any streams or links to unauthorized sites.

TEAMS' WEBSITES

• Flyers' Facebook: Security Check Required
• Flyers' Twitter: Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) | Twitter
• Flyers' Website: Official Philadelphia Flyers Website
• Kings' Website: Official Los Angeles Kings Website

GAME PREVIEW, NOTES and STATISTICS

• Preview: HockeyBuzz.com - Bill Meltzer - Flyers Gameday: 2/7/19 vs LAK
• NHL Stats: NHL.com - Stats
• Flyers' Stats: Philadelphia Flyers Stats | 2018-2019
• Kings' Stats: Official Los Angeles Kings Website

TEAMS' STATISTICS

Teams	Games	Record	Points	Home	Away	GF	GA	PPG	PK%	FO%	Save%
Kings	53	22-27-4	48	12-13-1	10-14-3	124	157	15,2	75.8	51.0	.907
Flyers	53	24-23-6	54	13-10-3	11-13-3	151	177	16.6	76.8	56.1	.893

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PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

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Possible Lineup
Lines

25 James van Riemsdyk - 28 Claude Giroux - 11 Travis Konecny
23 Oskar Lindblom - 14 Sean Couturier - 93 Jake Voracek
21 Scott Laughton - 19 Nolan Patrick - 17 Wayne Simmonds
44 Phil Varone - 24 Mikhail Vorobyev - 12 Michael Raffl​

Pairings

9 Ivan Provorov - 6 Travis Sanheim
53 Shayne Gostisbehere - 47 Andrew MacDonald
8 Robert Hägg - 3 Radko Gudas ​

Goalies

79 Carter Hart (scheduled to start on Saturday) - 41 Anthony Stolarz (scheduled to start this game)​

Power Plays

PP1: Van Riemsdyk, Simmonds, Giroux, Gostisbehere, Voracek
PP2: Konecny, Patrick, Lindblom, Couturier, Provorov​

Injuries and Scratches

5 Sam Morin (D) is on IR due to ACL surgery on his right knee (May 2018). He could return mid-Feb. (Jan. 18).
10 Corban Knight (F) is on IR due to a broken collarbone (Oct. 31). He could return in mid-to-late Feb. (Jan. 3).
15 Jori Lehtera (F) was placed on waivers (Feb. 6).
26 Christian Folin (D) could be a healthy scratch.
30 Michal Neuvirth (G) is on IR due to a lower body injury (Jan. 3). No timetable for his return (Jan.18).
37 Brian Elliott (G) is on IR due to a possible groin injury (Nov.15). About two weeks away (Jan. 31).​

MEDIA CONTACTS
Athletic, The

Web site -- The Athletic
Alexander Appleyard's Twitter -- Alexander Appleyard (@avappleyard) | Twitter
Charlie O'Connor's Twitter -- Charlie O'Connor (@charlieo_conn) | Twitter​

Courier Post of South Jersey

Web site -- Flyers - NHL - News - CourierPostOnline.com
Dave Isaac's Twitter -- Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) | Twitter​

Hockey Buzz

Web site -- HockeyBuzz.com - NHL Rumors
Bill Meltzer's Twitter -- Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) | Twitter​

NBC Sports Philadelphia

Web site -- NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) | Twitter
John Boruk's Twitter -- John Boruk (@johnborukNBCS) | Twitter​

Philadelphia Daily News and Inquirer

Web site -- Broad Street Bull
Sam Carchidi's Twitter -- Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) | Twitter​

LOS ANGELES KINGS

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Possible Lineup
Lines

19 Alex Iafallo - 11 Anze Kopitar - 23 Dustin Brown
14 Brendan Leipsic - 44 Nate Thompson - 73 Tyler Toffoli
17 Ilya Kovalchuk - 9 Adrian Kempe - 62 Carl Hagelin
13 Kyle Clifford - 10 Mike Amadio - 51 Austin Wagner​

Pairings

24 Derek Forbort - 8 Drew Doughty
27 Alec Martinez - 7 Oscar Fantenberg
2 Paul Ladue - 3 Dion Phaneuf​

Goalies

32 Jonathan Quick - 36 Jack Campbell​

Injuries and Scratches

22 Trevor Lewis (F) is on IR due to a fractured foot (Nov. 15).
61 Sean Walker (D) could be a healthy scratch.
64 Matt Luff (F) could be a healthy scratch.
76 Jonny Brodzinski (F) is on IR. He has a shoulder injury (Sept. 20).
77 Jeff Carter (F) suffered a lower body injury (Feb. 4). He missed Tuesday's game and is listed as doubtful (Feb. 6)​

MEDIA CONTACTS
Athletic, The

Web site -- The Athletic
Lisa Dillman's Twitter -- lisa dillman (@reallisa) | Twitter​

Fox Sports West

Web site -- https://www.foxsports.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings-team
Patrick O'Neal's Twitter -- Patrick O'Neal (@Patrick_ONeal) | Twitter​

Los Angeles Daily News

Web site -- Daily News
Robert Morales' Twitter -- Robert Morales (@RMoralesPT) | Twitter​

Los Angeles Kings Insider

Web site -- LA Kings Latest - LA Kings Insider
Jon Rosen's Twitter -- Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) | Twitter​

Los Angeles Times

Web site -- NHL News - Los Angeles Times
Curtis Zupke's Twitter -- Curtis Zupke (@curtiszupke) | Twitter​

Mayor's Manor

Web site -- MayorsManor.com — NHL blog, LA Kings hockey news and interviews from The Mayor
John Hoven's Twitter -- The Mayor John Hoven (@mayorNHL) | Twitter​

FLYERS' UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	Television (subject to change)
February 9	vs. Anaheim	1:00 pm	NBCSP, PRIME
February 11	vs. Montreal	7:00 pm	NBCSN, SN, TVAS, NBCSP, ATTSN-PT
February 12	at Minnesota	8:00 pm	FS-N, NBCSP
February 16	vs. Detroit	1:00 pm	NHLN, SNE, SNO, SNP, NBCSP, FS-D

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FROM THE PAST

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GAME DAY THREAD MUSIC

"Revolution 9" by The Beatles

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

This is posted early for commentary. The first post is incomplete and will be updated.

 

[klutch]

How huge @Captain Dave Poulin ?

 

[TheKingPin]

Got to keep it going. Glad they traded Muzzin so far. Maybe Carter before this game!

 

[Dicky Dangles]

Down with the Kings!

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Got to keep it going. Glad they traded Muzzin so far. Maybe Carter before this game!

 

[litflyersfan]

Hope the Flyers keep the fire going and torch the Kings!

 

[TheKingPin]

Hopefully they come out strong for once. Enough with 40 shots against. Seems to be Gordon’s way. This team needs to have more offense and possession to help with the D.

 

[Alex K]

My first thought was about our Carter. My HART almost stopped!

 

[TCTC]

Not that long ago we were the worst team in the league. Now we're only 5 points behind Columbus. Typical Flyers rollercoaster season it seems.
But this time I think this is more than just the usual hot streak. For the first time in what feels like ages we have a real goalie.

 

[Rodu58]

our Carter is the bestest Carter

 

[DaphneLion]

Flyers hockey is fun again! I'll definitely make time to watch this one!

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

our Carter is the bestest Carter

So I guess your gonna watch Get Carter tonight

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

I believe Stloraz is getting the Start vs Kings. Would you prefer Carter? Should we be building his stamina?

Id likes to see Hart keep playing.

 

[Hiesenberg]

I believe Stloraz is getting the Start vs Kings. Would you prefer Carter? Should we be building his stamina?

Id likes to see Hart keep playing.

Hart played like every game in Everett, plus he as an efficient of a goalie as I've ever seen. I'm not worried about stamina. But yes, rest him if you can. The way this week is built out, the kid will get 4 days off until the matinee on Saturday.

 

[landsbergfan]

Faking an injury to avoid being traded?

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

I believe Stloraz is getting the Start vs Kings. Would you prefer Carter? Should we be building his stamina?

Id likes to see Hart keep playing.

No game in the NHL is an automatic W. That is the nature of the beast. Some are more winnable than others but guarantees and locks are virtually nonexistent. That said, a home game against a team at the bottom of the other conference is an obvious pick for when the backup plays in lieu of back-to-back games.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

I don't know if this is a superstition or what but I been playing this song every day during the streak. It's in Honor of Hart's # 79, great audio and ultra clear audio on this clip. You will literally hear all the lyrics.

 

[Alex K]

I believe Stloraz is getting the Start vs Kings. Would you prefer Carter? Should we be building his stamina?

Id likes to see Hart keep playing.

No need, Flyers have 2 days off. Stolarz will probably play either against pens or Wild.

 

[BiggE]

Just keep winning boys. I want to see Hart in the playoffs. Even a week ago, I thought they had no shot of getting in. Now, I’m beginning to have hope once again.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

Hart played like every game in Everett, plus he as an efficient of a goalie as I've ever seen. I'm not worried about stamina. But yes, rest him if you can. The way this week is built out, the kid will get 4 days off until the matinee on Saturday.

No game in the NHL is an automatic W. That is the nature of the beast. Some are more winnable than others but guarantees and locks are virtually nonexistent. That said, a home game against a team at the bottom of the other conference is an obvious pick for when the backup plays in lieu of back-to-back games.

No need, Flyers have 2 days off. Stolarz will probably play either against pens or Wild.

You all make valid points, I didn't know where Kings stood in standings and Stloraz is playing great and I believe will win.

It's just Hart is playing out of his mind right now.

he gets 2 days off if he plays vs kings, then a day off in between the game Saturday, then off Sunday before the back to back pens and wild followed by another 4 straight days off till a back to back with Det

I'm good either way, but the way hart is playing,

I gotta quote this guy.



Never F with a winning streak, and yes I know Stloy is part of the winning streak and is more than capable to beat the kings

 

[BiggE]

You all make valid points, I didn't know where Kings stood in standings and Stloraz is playing great and I believe will win.

It's just Hart is playing out of his mind right now.

he gets 2 days off if he plays vs kings, then a day off in between the game Saturday, then off Sunday before the back to back pens and wild followed by another 4 straight days off till a back to back with Det

I'm good either way, but the way hart is playing,

I gotta quote this guy.



Never F with a winning streak, and yes I know Stloy is part of the winning streak and is more than capable to beat the kings

I like the way Gordon has handled The goalies. It’s a refreshing change after Hakstol. Thursday’s game is a perfect opportunity to get your backup, who was spectacular in his last start, into a game.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

I like the way Gordon has handled The goalies. It’s a refreshing change after Hakstol. Thursday’s game is a perfect opportunity to get your backup, who was spectacular in his last start, into a game.

Yeah, and I keep going back and forth with this, I'm fine with either choice. It's a weird feeling.

 

[Fight4yourRight]

I'm bad at math. What is the probability of playoffs now?

 

[Curufinwe]

Hart and Stolarz should each get 3 of the next 6 because there are two back to backs.

2/7: LA - Stolarz

2/9: ANA - Hart

2/11: PIT - Hart
2/12: @MIN - Stolarz

2/16: DET - Hart
2/17: @DET - Stolarz

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