Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Lineups and Game Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers in an exciting matchup. The game will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Fans can catch the action on FanDuel Sports Network South and NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Recent Performance
The Hurricanes aim for their third consecutive victory after a hard-fought 3-2 shootout win against the Washington Capitals. This success has propelled them back to the top of the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Flyers are looking to rebound from a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. They currently occupy a playoff spot and are eager to solidify their position in the standings.
Notable Player Milestones
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi is one point shy of reaching 200 career points.
- Jaccob Slavin needs just one point to hit 300 career points.
- Jordan Martinook is one goal away from achieving 100 career goals.
Season Series
The Hurricanes have already faced the Flyers once this season, securing a 4-3 overtime victory on October 11 in Raleigh. Key players for Carolina against Philadelphia include:
- Sebastian Aho: 15 goals and 35 points in 33 games
- Taylor Hall: 14 goals and 36 points in 35 games
Projected Starting Goalies
| Team | Goalie | Record | Save Percentage | Goals Against Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | Pyotr Kochetkov | 4-1-0 | 0.915 | 1.96 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Sam Ersson | 5-3-2 | 0.871 | 2.98 |
Team Statistics
- Goals Leader: Seth Jarvis (17 goals) / Trevor Zegras (11 goals)
- Points Leader: Sebastian Aho (26 points) / Trevor Zegras (28 points)
- Power Play Efficiency: Carolina (15.4%, 28th) / Philadelphia (17.3%, 23rd)
- Penalty Kill Efficiency: Carolina (78.8%, 21st) / Philadelphia (81.1%, 15th)
Injuries and Scratches
Both teams are managing injuries as they prepare for this clash. Key players unavailable due to injuries include:
- Carolina Hurricanes: Mike Reilly, Frederik Andersen, Jesperi Kotkaniemi (lower body), Jaccob Slavin (lower body)
- Philadelphia Flyers: Egor Zamula, Nicolas Deslauriers, Tyson Foerster (upper body), Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps), Cam York (upper body)
This matchup promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams strive to impact their playoff aspirations. Stay updated with the latest news from El-Balad for insights and analyses on the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers.
