Flyers’ Lineup Shifts Dramatically Amid Avalanche Preparations
The NHL matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Philadelphia Flyers is generating anticipation as preparations ramp up. The Avalanche, boasting a record of 20 wins, 2 losses, and 6 overtime losses, face the Flyers, who currently stand at 15 wins, 8 losses, and 3 overtime losses. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, and fans can tune in through multiple broadcasting channels.
Projected Lineups and Key Players
Both teams are making lineup adjustments ahead of the match:
Colorado Avalanche Lineup
- Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
- Valeri Nichushkin — Brock Nelson — Gabriel Landeskog
- Parker Kelly — Jack Drury — Victor Olofsson
- Ross Colton — Zakhar Bardakov — Joel Kiviranta
- Devon Toews — Cale Makar
- Josh Manson — Brent Burns
- Samuel Girard — Sam Malinski
Goalies: Trent Miner and Mackenzie Blackwood.
Scratched players include Ilya Solovyov. Injuries affect Scott Wedgewood (back), Gavin Brindley (lower body), and Logan O’Connor (hip surgery).
Philadelphia Flyers Lineup
- Matvei Michkov — Sean Couturier — Owen Tippett
- Trevor Zegras — Christian Dvorak — Travis Konecny
- Nikita Grebenkin — Noah Cates — Bobby Brink
- Nicolas Deslauriers — Rodrigo Abols — Garnet Hathaway
- Nick Seeler — Travis Sanheim
- Emil Andrae — Jamie Drysdale
- Egor Zamula — Noah Juulsen
Goalies: Dan Vladar and Samuel Ersson.
Scratched players consist of Noah Juulsen, Carl Grundstrom, and Ty Murchison. Injuries are affecting Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps), Tyson Foerster (upper body), and Cam York (upper body).
Status Updates and Expectations
Recent developments indicate that Trent Miner is expected to start after Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 24 saves in the Avalanche’s recent victory over the New York Rangers. Flyers coach Rick Tocchet noted that Cam York, who missed practice on Saturday, is a “slight option” for the game. Rasmus Ristolainen, wearing a non-contact jersey, is reportedly getting closer to returning this season.
Defenseman Ty Murchison was recalled from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley, and if he plays, it will mark his NHL debut.
This matchup promises to be competitive as both teams strive for vital points in the NHL standings.
