GDT: #59 | FLYERS at Rangers | Sun., Feb. 18 2018, 12:00 pm ET | NBC, TVAS

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

NEW YORK RANGERS (27-27-5) vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (29-19-10)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

• Television: NBC, TVAS

NBC:
Mike Emrick (play-by-play),
Eddie Olczyk (analyst),
Joe Micheletti (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst) .
Rob Carlin will anchor pre-game and intermission coverage.​

• Radio: Streaming - 97.5 The Fanatic
• Streams: Do not post or request any streams or links to unauthorized sites.

TEAMS' WEBSITES

• Flyers' Facebook: Philadelphia Flyers
• Flyers' Twitter: Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) | Twitter
• Flyers' Website: Official Philadelphia Flyers Website
• Rangers' Website: Official New York Rangers Website

GAME PREVIEW, NOTES and STATISTICS

• Preview: 5 THINGS: Flyers vs. Rangers
• NHL Stats: NHL.com - Stats
• Flyers' Stats: Philadelphia Flyers Stats | 2017-2018
• Rangers' Stats: New York Rangers Stats | 2017-2018

TEAMS' STATISTICS

Team	Games	Record	Points	Home	Away	GF	GA	PP%	PK%	FO%	Save%	PIM
Rangers	59	27-27-5	59	18-10-3	9-17-2	166	180	20.8	82.3	50.4	.912	470
Flyers	58	29-19-10	68	14-9-6	15-10-4	170	163	21.5	75.0	52.9	.907	515

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PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Possible Lineup
Lines

28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny
93 Jakub Voracek - 19 Nolan Patrick - 17 Wayne Simmonds
40 Jordan Weal - 21 Scott Laughton - 12 Michael Raffl
15 Jori Lehtera - 51 Valtteri Filppula - 22 Dale Weise​

Pairings​

9 Ivan Provorov - 53 Shayne Gostisbehere
8 Robert Hagg - 47 Andrew McDonald
23 Brandon Manning - 3 Radko Gudas​

Goalies

30 Michel Neuvirth - 49 Alex Lyon​

Injuries and Scratches

20 Taylor Leier could be a healthy scratch
37 Brian Elliott could be out 5-to-6 weeks from Feb. 13. He underwent successful core muscle surgery.
39 Mark Alt could be a healthy scratch
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Power Play Units

1. Wayne Simmonds - Sean Couturier - Jake Voracek - Claude Giroux - Shayne Gostisbehere
2. Jordan Weal - Nolan Patrick -Valtteri Filppula - Travis Konecny - Ivan Provorov​

MEDIA CONTACTS
Courier-Post of South Jersey

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

HockeyBuzz.com

Web site -- http://www.hockeybuzz.com/team/Philadelphia-Flyers
Bill Meltzer's Twitter -- Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) | Twitter​

NBC Sports Philadelphia

Web site -- Flyers
John Boruk's Twitter -- John Boruk (@johnborukNBCS) | Twitter​

Philadelphia Daily News and Inquirer

Web site -- Philly.com Flyers
Sam Carchidi's Twitter -- Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) | Twitter​

Sons of Penn

Web site -- Home page – Right Sidebar
Twitter -- Sons of Penn (@SonsofPenn) | Twitter​

NEW YORK RANGERS

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Possible Lineup
Lines

61 Rick Nash - 93 Mika Zibanejad - 36 Mats Zuccarello
40 Michael Grabner - 10 J.T. Miller - 89 Pavel Buchnevich
26 Jimmy Vesey - 51 David Desharnais - 17 Jesper Fast
13 Kevin Hayes - 12 Peter Holland - 28 Paul Carey ​

Pairings

76 Brady Skjei - 44 Neil Pionk
55 Nick Holden - 77 Anthony DeAngelo
58 John Gilmour - 25 Ryan Sproul​

Goalies

30 Henrik Lundqvist - 75 Brandon Halverson
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Injuries and Scratches

8 Cody McLeod could be a healthy scratch.
18 Marc Staal is on IR due to a cervical strain (neck). He will not play.
20 Chris Kreider is on IR due to a blood clot, rib resection. He practiced Wedn. in non-contact jersey.
22 Kevin Shattenkirk is on IR due to meniscus surgery to repair a tear (knee). He is out indefinitely.
27 Ryan McDonagh is day-to-day with an upper body injury.
31 Ondrej Pavelec is on IR due to a sprained MCL (knee). He is out 2-to-3 weeks from Feb. 11.
47 Steve Kampfer is on IR due to a fractured hand. He is out 4-to-6 weeks.
90 Alexandar Georgiev was supposed to be the starting goalie Saturday (Ottawa) but is ill.
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Power Play Units

1. Rick Nash - J.T. Miller - Mats Zuccarello - Mika Zibanejad - Brady Skjei
2. Pavel Buchnevich - David Desharnais - Michael Grabner - Anthony DeAngelo - John Gilmour​

MEDIA CONTACTS
MSG Network

Web site -- New York Rangers
Rick Carpiniello's Twitter -- Rick Carpiniello (@RickCarpiniello) | Twitter
John Giannone's Twitter -- John Giannone (@jaygeemsg) | Twitter​

New York Daily News

Web site -- New York Rangers News, Schedule, Stats, Rumors - NY Daily News
Justin Tasch's Twitter -- Justin Tasch (@J_Tasch) | Twitter​

New York Post

Web site -- Hockey | New York Post
Larry Brooks' Twitter -- Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) | Twitter
Brett Cyrgalis' Twitter -- Brett Cyrgalis (@BrettCyrgalis) | Twitter​

New York Times

Web site -- Hockey
Allan Kreda's Twitter -- Allan Kreda (@akreda) | Twitter​

Newsday

Web site -- NY Sports News, Scores, Schedules & Standings
Steve Zipay's Twitter -- Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) | Twitter​

FLYERS' SCHEDULE

Date	Game	Time (ET)	Television	Radio
Tuesday, Feb. 20	Montreal at Philadelphia	7:00 pm	NBCSP, TSN2, RDS	97.5
Thursday, Feb. 22	Columbus at Philadelphia	7:00 pm	NBCSP, FS-O	93.3
Saturday, Feb. 24	Philadelphia at Ottawa	2:00 pm	NHLN-US, TVAS, TSN5, NBCSP+	93.3
Monday, Feb. 26	Philadelphia at Montreal	7:30 pm	NBCSN, TSN2, RDS, NBCSP	97.5
Thursday, Mar. 1	Carolina at Philadelphia	7:00 pm	NBCSP, FS-SE	93.3
Saturday, Mar. 3	Philadelphia at Tampa Bay	1:00 pm	SUN, NBCSP	97.5
Sunday, Mar. 4	Philadelphia at Florida	3:00 pm	TVAS, FS-F, NBCSP	97.5

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GAME DAY THREAD MUSIC

"Got the Time" by Anthrax
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[PHILOUDELPHIA]

Nice Music choice MSE, this alone should be enough to beat the rags, but just in case I'm also including this song.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

^ I ordinarily save the song for when we set clocks but since this is an earlier than normal start time, I tossed caution to the wind.

As aside note the Flyers have a practice scheduled in Columbus today (Saturday) before flying to New York.

 

[Qyburn]

I love that song. I only wish some of the faster live versions out there had videos with the same production.

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

These guys again ...

We've beaten the BJ's in Ohio so there is hope we can solve the MSG too, right?

 

[SaveHextall]

Love the GDT's and appreciate the work that goes along with making them. Just a suggestion, but I liked when the Flyers all-time record vs each team was included. I'm a fan either way!

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Love the GDT's and appreciate the work that goes along with making them. Just a suggestion, but I liked when the Flyers all-time record vs each team was included. I'm a fan either way!

Thanks. One reason why I stopped was because there were inconsistencies with data. The Flyers' totals didn't match my totals which didn't match the Flyers' History web site. Much of it was centered around the OT/SO designation which was caused by too many games going into OT/SO..

As a suggestion. I usually put next to "Preview" the media notes offered on the team's website the days of games. If you click on that link (or directly on the Flyers' site), you can find records buried in the text. A copy from last night's game: 5 THINGS: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets

Some of the records became eye sores based on the four categories of recent years. What was a W and L is no longer that. This is taken from the media notes provided prior to last night's game: the Flyers were 2-5-2-6 all-time at Columbus, however the Blue Jackets at home were 11-2-2-0 against the Flyers in those same 15 games. I'll take the days of W-L-T 7-2-4 vs. one team who is 2-7-4 against that opponent, at least for issues of data. It is cleaner and simpler.

In a separate issue: I have noticed that on NHL.com as well as a couple of media outlets the GF/GA categories don't match.

These two links are both on the NHL's web site and look at the Flyers' totals for GF and GA

NHL Hockey Standings (171-168)

NHL.com - Stats (170-163)​

That is because a team is credited with a GF when it wins in SO and a GA when it loses in a shootout. Basic subtraction shows the Flyers are 1-5 in shootouts. However, there should consistency on the NHL's official site.

 

[Domino666]

Thanks. One reason why I stopped was because there were inconsistencies with data. The Flyers' totals didn't match my totals which didn't match the Flyers' History web site. Much of it was centered around the OT/SO designation which was caused by too many games going into OT/SO..

As a suggestion. I usually put next to "Preview" the media notes offered on the team's website the days of games. If you click on that link (or directly on the Flyers' site), you can find records buried in the text. A copy from last night's game: 5 THINGS: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets

Some of the records became eye sores based on the four categories of recent years. What was a W and L is no longer that. This is taken from the media notes provided prior to last night's game: the Flyers were 2-5-2-6 all-time at Columbus, however the Blue Jackets at home were 11-2-2-0 against the Flyers in those same 15 games. I'll take the days of W-L-T 7-2-4 vs. one team who is 2-7-4 against that opponent, at least for issues of data. It is cleaner and simpler.

In a separate issue: I have noticed that on NHL.com as well as a couple of media outlets the GF/GA categories don't match.

These two links are both on the NHL's web site and look at the Flyers' totals for GF and GA

NHL Hockey Standings (171-168)

NHL.com - Stats (170-163)​

That is because a team is credited with a GF when it wins in SO and a GA when it loses in a shootout. Basic subtraction shows the Flyers are 1-5 in shootouts. However, there should consistency on the NHL's official site.

I know we all get caught up with our passion for this franchise and it may lead to threads being taken over by the same topics, there are hundreds of posters on this site with a ton of different opinions, but one consistent wonderful shining light through all of it is the tiresome work of MSE, instead of flooding this GDT full of our usual banter let’s give respect and thanks that we have the best damn GDT’s on this site because of MSE!!! Thank you, Appleyard as well he’s a mad scientist numbers guy who deserves our appreciation!! Here’s to you gentlemen, thank you!!!

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

I know we all get caught up with our passion for this franchise and it may lead to threads being taken over by the same topics, there are hundreds of posters on this site with a ton of different opinions, but one consistent wonderful shining light through all of it is the tiresome work of MSE, instead of flooding this GDT full of our usual banter let’s give respect and thanks that we have the best damn GDT’s on this site because of MSE!!! Thank you, Appleyard as well he’s a mad scientist numbers guy who deserves our appreciation!! Here’s to you gentlemen, thank you!!!

Now is there was a dislike button, you'd hit the max.

 

[Tripod]

Like the CBus game, getting 1 point would be like a victory.

We lack a bit of a killer instinct to finish off teams...I won't go into why. But it would be nice to finish these guys off by grabbing a full 2 points and none for them.

The top line is due for a big point game as they are creating lots of chances with little luck and finish lately.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I wish. I hate having to sit through a Rangers game, even when we are involved.

 

[Striiker]

Like the CBus game, getting 1 point would be like a victory.

We lack a bit of a killer instinct to finish off teams...I won't go into why. But it would be nice to finish these guys off by grabbing a full 2 points and none for them.

The top line is due for a big point game as they are creating lots of chances with little luck and finish lately.

I will.

 

[TheKingPin]

A. MSE, have those been the order the lines have been posted? Or just wishful thinking...

B. That’s a lot of injuries.

C. Fire Hakstol.

 

[FLYguy3911]

A B2B for the Rangers too? Yikes.

 

[JXC]

Huge game

 

[deadhead]

This is a game we need to take, a crippled team that has to fly in after a game in Ottawa, that's pretty much out of the playoffs.
Their defense has been decimated, and their bottom six might be as bad as ours.

But Lundqvist will probably start against us, stand on his head and we'll lose 3-2.

We did sorta "beat" Bob, so maybe Lundqvist will fall as well,

 

[Hurricane28]

For what its worth, Lundqvist is playing against Ottawa

 

[deadhead]

Doesn't matter, he sees Orange and is revived.
Isn't the backup injured?

 

[explosive skating]

There is no way they will lose this one. Here come another two points.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

For what its worth, Lundqvist is playing against Ottawa

They have their AHL goalie backing up Hank today. Guessing they probably will ride Hank till he falks over.
Not sure if the Rangers would start Halverson against the Flyers

 

[TCTC]

They have their AHL goalie backing up Hank today. Guessing they probably will ride Hank till he falks over.
Not sure if the Rangers would start Halverson against the Flyers

Yeah, the Rangers need every point they can get right now. Lundqvist is going to play a lot of games. He's their only chance to somewhat stay in the race.

 

[BringBackHakstol]

Fully expecting a last minute goal to give up a point to the Rags, then on to winning in OT

 

[hatcher]

Get after these . Last game we were flat and f***in terrible.

 

[BernieParent]

There is no way they will lose this one. Here come another two points.

Well, now you've gone and done it!

 

[The Rage Kage]

Flyers will be up by one and Tripod will post "please dont score" only for the Rangers to tie it. Win in OT