Projected Lineups for Flyers vs. Kraken Matchup
The upcoming matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Seattle Kraken is highly anticipated. This game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on KHN/Prime, KONG, NHLN, and NBCSP.
Flyers Projected Lineup
The Flyers will likely start with the following lineup:
- Trevor Zegras — Christian Dvorak — Travis Konecny
- Denver Barkey — Sean Couturier — Owen Tippett
- Matvei Michkov — Noah Cates — Bobby Brink
- Carl Grundstrom — Rodrigo Abols — Nikita Grebenkin
- Cam York — Travis Sanheim
- Emil Andrae — Jamie Drysdale
- Nick Seeler — Rasmus Ristolainen
- Goaltenders: Dan Vladar, Samuel Ersson
Players scratched for the game include Nicolas Deslauriers, Garnet Hathaway, and Noah Juulsen. Tyson Foerster is dealing with an upper-body injury and is currently on the injured list.
Kraken Projected Lineup
Seattle is expected to field the following players:
- Kaapo Kakko — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Eeli Tolvanen — Chandler Stephenson — Frederick Gaudreau
- Berkly Catton — Shane Wright — Jared McCann
- Tye Kartye — Ben Meyers — Jacob Melanson
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Cale Fleury
- Ryker Evans — Jamie Oleksiak
- Goaltenders: Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer
Scratched players from the Kraken include Josh Mahura and Jani Nyman. Injuries have sidelined Matt Murray (lower body), Jaden Schwartz (lower body), and Brandon Montour (upper body).
Status Report
The Flyers did not conduct a morning skate before the game. For the Kraken, both Jared McCann and Vince Dunn are expected to make returns from their injuries. McCann has been out for seven games due to a lower-body injury, while Dunn missed one game with an upper-body injury.
This contest marks an essential match for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the NHL.