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Flyers vs. Senators Preview: Last Trip North

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As the season draws closer to a close, the Flyers continue to win games. Since making the coaching change on March 27, the Flyers have won five of the six games under interim head coach Brad Shaw.

Sunday’s game is the Flyers’ final one against a sure-fire playoff team. The Ottawa Senators, officially locked into the playoff picture in the East, await.

Game time is 1 p.m.


Flyers Senators Team Leaders


Flyers Senators Players to Watch

Tyson Foerster remained red hot on Saturday with two more goals, bringing him to seven over his last five games. Foerster is now tied for the team lead in goals with 24 after scoring eight goals in the last six games.

Shane Pinto has snapped out of a stretch with two points in nine games in a big way. In the last five games, Pinto has four goals and one assist for five point, including a two-goal game against Montreal on Friday.


Flyers Senators Goalie Matchup

Aleksei Kolosov is expected to get the start for the Flyers. Kolosov made his first start since Jan. 2 on Wednesday and picked up the win, making 24 saves on 29 shots against the Rangers.

Anton Forsberg is expected to get the start for the Islanders. Forsberg allowed five goals on 35 shots to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday in his last start, taking the loss. Forsberg had allowed just four goals over his previous three starts, making 94 saves on 98 shots.


Projected Lineups

Flyers Lines

Senators Lines

Lineup Notes

  • Flyers: No changes are expected to the Flyers lineup.
  • Senators: Nick Cousins is expected to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 25. Nick Jensen could be rested. Brady Tkachuk is expected to miss his seventh straight game with an upper-body injury.

Flyers Senators Game Notes 4-13


Where to Watch

  • TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia+
  • Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network