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Flyers vs. Jets: Game 51 Preview

Kevin Durso Sports Editor

Published28 Jan 2023

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Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) skates against Philadelphia Flyers left wing Scott Laughton (21) in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. — *Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports*

This week has served as a reminder of just how much would have to go right for the Flyers to lean on the side of a potential playoff appearance. They have now lost three games in a row, the last two coming in overtime. The streak started on home ice on Sunday night, though, against the same team the Flyers will close out the week against, the Winnipeg Jets.

In that time, the Jets have experienced some struggles too. After winning in Philadelphia on Sunday, the Jets have lost their last two games.

Game time is a 7 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers	GP	G	A	P	Winnipeg Jets	GP	G	A	P
Travis Konecny	44	24	25	49	Kyle Connor	50	24	33	57
Kevin Hayes	49	15	30	45	Pierre-Luc Dubois	50	22	30	52
Tony DeAngelo	45	8	21	29	Josh Morrissey	50	8	43	51
Scott Laughton	46	12	16	28	Mark Scheifele	50	29	16	45
Owen Tippett	45	13	13	26	Blake Wheeler	41	12	24	36

Kevin Hayes, the Flyers All-Star representative, is heading into the break on a pretty solid stretch. He has a four-game points streak entering Saturday’s game, including a pair of goals against the Jets on Sunday.

Mark Scheifele continues to be productive. He has six goals in the last 10 games and has added five assists for 11 points in that time. He did score a goal in the Jets’ win over the Flyers on Sunday.

Carter Hart is expected to start for the Flyers. Hart suffered the overtime loss again on Thursday night, allowing three goals on 23 shots. Hart has lost four of his last five starts.

Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start for Winnipeg. Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Jets’ loss to Buffalo on Thursday. Since a stretch of six wins in seven starts, Hellebuyck has lost four of his last five starts going back to Jan. 17.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Scratches: Sean Couturier (injury), Tanner Laczynski (injury), Zack MacEwen (injury), Justin Braun (healthy)

Jets Scratches: Mason Appleton (injury), David Gustafsson (injury), Kyle Capobianco (healthy), Sam Gagner (healthy), Dylan Samberg (healthy)

Lineup Notes

Flyers: The team did not have a morning skate. Zack MacEwen and Wade Allison both left the last game with injury and did not return. Kieffer Bellows is expected to play if one or both are not able to be in the lineup.
Jets: No changes are expected to the Winnipeg lineup.

Game Notes

Power Play: Flyers (29th), Jets (13th)
Penalty Kill: Flyers (20th), Jets (4th)
Recent History vs. Jets
- Jan. 22, 2023 – Jets 5, Flyers 3 (at PHI)
Flyers Leaders vs. Jets
- James van Riemsdyk: 31 GP, 7 G, 14 A, 21 P
- Kevin Hayes: 14 GP, 4 G, 4 A, 8 P
- Travis Konecny: 10 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 P
- Carter Hart: 4 GP, 3-0-0, 1.50 GAA, .950 SV%
Milestone Watch
- Travis Sanheim needs two assists to reach 100 for his career.