GDT: #67: Hurricanes at FLYERS, Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020, 7:00 p.m. ET

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CAROLINA HURRICANES (35-24-5) vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (39-20-7)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

• Television: NBCSN -- John Forslund and Pierre McGuire -- , NBCSP
• 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.
• Online Streaming: nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app by NBC Sports

TEAMS' WEBSITES

• Flyers' Facebook: Security Check Required
• Flyers' Twitter: Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) | Twitter
• Flyers' Website: Official Philadelphia Flyers Website
• Hurricanes' Website: Official Carolina Hurricanes Website

GAME PREVIEW, NOTES and STATISTICS

• Preview: 5 Things: Flyers vs. Hurricanes
• NHL Stats: NHL.com - Stats
• Flyers' Stats: Philadelphia Flyers Stats | 2019-2020
• Hurrricanes' Stats: Carolina Hurricanes Stats | 2019-2020

TEAMS' STATISTICS (GF/GA does not include OT and SO wins, indicated on some sites)

Team	GP	Record	Pts	Home	Away	GF	GA	PP%	PK%	FO%
Hurricanes	64	35-24-5	75	19-12-2	16-12-3	202	183	21.2	83.2	50.7
Flyers	66	39-20-7	85	23-5-4	16-15-3	220	187	21.6	81.7	54.4

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PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

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Possible Lineup
Lines

28 Claude Giroux -- 14 Sean Couturier -- 93 Jake Voracek
49 Joel Farabee -- 13 Kevin Hayes -- 11 Travis Konecny
21 Scott Laughton - 38 Derek Grant -- 18 Tyler Pitlick
12 Michael Raffl -- 44 Nate Thompson -- 62 Nicolas Aube-Kubel​

Pairings

9 Ivan Provorov -- 15 Matt Niskanen
6 Travis Sanheim -- 5 Phil Myers
8 Robert Hagg -- 61 Justin Braun​

Goalies

79 Carter Hart is the expected starter.
37 Brian Elliott
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Power Plays

PP1: Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, Jake Voracek, Travis Konecny, Ivan Provorov
PP2: Joel Farabee James van Riemsdyk, Kevin Hayes, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Travis Sanheim, Matt Niskanen​

Injuries and Scratches

19 Nolan Patrick (migraine disorder, Sep. 26) was transferred from injured/non-roster to LTIR Nov.22. He is progressing and has participated in no-contact practices as recently as Feb. 29. GM Chuck Fletcher hoped in the next couple weeks from Feb. 24 that Patrick would get to full contact in practices.
23 Oskar Lindblom (Ewing’s sarcoma [bone cancer], Dec. 13) is on LTIR and will not return to play this season. He began treatments in early January. On Feb. 22, it was reported that his treatments are ongoing and indications are better than expected.
25 James van Riemsdyk (broken right index finger, Mar. 4) will be out 4-to-6 weeks from the date of the injury.
53 Shayne Gostisbehere (healthy) could be scratched. He was injured on Jan. 7 then had arthroscopic left knee surgery on Jan.14. He returned for one game on Feb. 6 then developed what was reported as stiffness in the left knee and pain from scar tissue the following day at practice. He was sent to the AHL on Feb. 20 for two games of conditioning and recalled on Feb. 24. He has since practiced with the team but has yet to play in a game.
55 Sam Morin (torn right ACL during AHL conditioning stint, Nov. 6) is on LTIR and expected out for the rest of the season.
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Athletic, The

Web site -- Philadelphia Flyers - News, Scores, Schedule, Roster - 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 -- Flyers​

NHL.com

Adam Kimelman's Twitter -- Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) | Twitter​

Philadelphia Daily News and Inquirer

Web site -- Philadelphia Flyers
Sam Carchidi's Twitter -- Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) | Twitter​

CAROLINA HURRICANES

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Possible Lineup
Lines

37 Andrei Svechnikov -- 20 Sebastian Aho -- 86 Teuvo Teravainen
21 Nino Niederreiter -- 16 Vincent Trocheck -- 88 Martin Necas
13 Warren Foegele-- 11 Jordan Staal -- 14 Justin Williams
18 Ryan Dzingel -- 48 Jordan Martinook -- 23 Brock McGinn ​

Pairings

74 Jaccob Slavin -- 6 Joel Edmundson
51 Jake Gardiner -- 57 Trevor van Riemsdyk
4 Haydn Fleury -- 76 Brady Skjei​

Goalies

39 Alex Nedeljkovic is the expected starter.
31 Anton Forsberg ​

Power Plays

PP1: Andrei Svechnikov, Justin Williams, Sebastian Aho , Teuvo Teravainen, Jaccob Slavin
PP2: Nino Niederreiter, Ryan Dzingel, Vincent Trocheck, Jake Gardiner, Martin Necas​

Injuries and Scratches

19 Dougie Hamilton (broken fibula, Jan. 15) is on injured reserve.
22 Brett Pesce (shoulder, Feb. 21) is on injured reserve.
34 Petr Mrazek (concussion protocol, Feb. 21) is day-to-day.
45 Sami Vatanen (leg, Feb. 2) is on injured reserve.
47 James Reimer (lower body, Feb. 21) is day-to-day.​

MEDIA CONTACTS
Carolina Hurricanes

Mike Maniscalco's Twitter -- Mike Maniscalco (@mikemaniscalco) | Twitter
Mike Sundheim's Twitter -- Mike Sundheim (@MikeSundheim) | Twitter
Michael Smith's Twitter -- Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) | Twitter​

Fox Sports Carolina

Web site -- Carolina Hurricanes News, Schedule, Scores, Stats, Roster
John Forslund's twitter -- John Forslund (@JohnForslund) | Twitter​

Raleigh News and Observer

Web site -- Carolina Hurricanes: NHL Professional Hockey News | News & Observer
Chip Alexander's Twitter -- Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) | Twitter​

FLYERS' UPCOMING SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	Television
Saturday, March 7	vs. Buffalo	7:00 pm	NBCSP, MSG-B
Tuesday, March 10	vs. Boston	7:00 pm	NBCSN, SN, NBCSP, NESN
Thursday, March 12	at Tampa Bay	7:00 pm	ESPN+, SNE, SNO, SNP, TVAS, SUN, NBCSP
Saturday, March 14	vs. Minnesota	1:00 pm	NBCSP, FS-N
Sunday, March 15	vs. Edmonton	1:00 pm	NHLN, SN, TVAS, NBCSP

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FROM THE PAST

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[FlyerNutter]

Is it safe... to feel...

Happy?

 

[flyersfan018]

We want 8!!!!

 

[FlyerNutter]

I usually save it for playoff time only, but f*** it. I’ll throw up the car flag tomorrow.

 

[Tripod]

Tonight was an emotional game. Could be an adrenaline dump tonight for tomorrow's game.

Meanwhile, The Canes have been off resting for a few days.

But their goaltenders....just shoot everything

 

[deadhead]

Tonight was an emotional game. Could be an adrenaline dump tonight for tomorrow's game.

Meanwhile, The Canes have been off resting for a few days.

But their goaltenders....just shoot everything

I'd think so, except AV doesn't overwork players to win one game.
He's really focused on the long run.

 

[Rebels57]

Tonight was an emotional game. Could be an adrenaline dump tonight for tomorrow's game.

Meanwhile, The Canes have been off resting for a few days.

But their goaltenders....just shoot everything

Another fine bit of garbage scheduling this week.

 

[Here4ThaLids]

They're pretty banged up in general. I'd want to get on their defensemen and try to get a lead early (obvious, I know) because a late comeback is less likely on tired b2b legs.

Should be a fun one. Always happy to see Williams again.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

JVR should Ronnie Lott that finger and just get on with his day.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Keep this train rolling!

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

"AND JUST TO PROVE WE GREAT...WE GONNA KNOCK OUT THE 'CANES FOR CONSECUTIVE WIN NUMBER 8!!"

 

[Magua]

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

Is it safe... to feel...

Happy?

I'll be really happy if we can win in Tampa, and beat McDavid

 

[TheKingPin]

Agreed with the above. Last night was a hard hitting emotional playoff like game. To come and do it again would be a surprise. But they are surprising a lot, Hart is back, and they have a third string goalie in.

Why in the world did they get D and not a goalie is so puzzling.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

I'd think so, except AV doesn't overwork players to win one game.
He's really focused on the long run.

Definitely. He’s all about smothering while capitalizing on your chances when they hold a 3rd period lead.

 

[PhlthyRich]

Agreed with the above. Last night was a hard hitting emotional playoff like game. To come and do it again would be a surprise. But they are surprising a lot, Hart is back, and they have a third string goalie in.

Why in the world did they get D and not a goalie is so puzzling.

I was told to calm down several times last night by my girlfriend. I couldn't help it. Most exciting and intense game this year

 

[TCTC]

It's funny how everyone thought winning with the zamboni driver would be a great motivational push for the Hurricanes.

They haven't won a game since.

 

[deadhead]

Carolina at home probably the best outcome for a back to back after the Caps.
Of course, they lost to the Devils, but that might be the motivator AV needs (take nothing for granted).

Carolina is bad, no defense, no goalies. That's a problem!

They have just enough talent to be dangerous, but if the Flyers take care of business, they should win.

This is the kind of game that well coached, veteran teams win by doing just enough.

 

[landsbergfan]

NAK saved the Flyers season

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

So as we know the Sports Talk Radio in the city has slowly weaseled their way into adding Flyers hockey into the conversation.

This morning on Farzetta’s show they’re blaming “Elitist Flyers fans” for the lack of hockey conversation in past. It’s the fans fault.

 

[Rebels57]

So as we know the Sports Talk Radio in the city has slowly weaseled their way into adding Flyers hockey into the conversation.

This morning on Farzetta’s show they’re blaming “Elitist Flyers fans” for the lack of hockey conversation in past. It’s the fans fault.

What a piece of shit.

 

[TCTC]

Carolina at home probably the best outcome for a back to back after the Caps.
Of course, they lost to the Devils, but that might be the motivator AV needs (take nothing for granted).

Carolina is bad, no defense, no goalies. That's a problem!

They have just enough talent to be dangerous, but if the Flyers take care of business, they should win.

This is the kind of game that well coached, veteran teams win by doing just enough.

We need them to be at least a little successful this month though. They play the Penguins four times.

 

[landsbergfan]

So as we know the Sports Talk Radio in the city has slowly weaseled their way into adding Flyers hockey into the conversation.

This morning on Farzetta’s show they’re blaming “Elitist Flyers fans” for the lack of hockey conversation in past. It’s the fans fault.

Haha not that I think they're right, but I prefer no Flyers coverage on the radio over bad Flyers coverage on the radio. Guy called in to WIP this morning and said they have a two headed monster in goal
(in fairness - Morganti laughed at him)

 

[Tripod]

We need them to be at least a little successful this month though. They play the Penguins four times.

That's also why beating them would be huge as one of them in those 4 games has to win.

 

[flyersnorth]

Tough break for JVR. He was playing some solid hockey.

Excited to see Farabee again, though. I hope they slot him in JVR's spot - minimal disruption.