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Flyers-Senators: Game 19 Preview

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Published15 Nov 2019

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor Flyers-Senators: Game 19 Preview

The Flyers have played their last six games against teams in playoff position, starting with Toronto on Nov. 2 and facing off against Carolina, Montreal, Toronto again, Boston and Washington. They have a 4-0-2 record in the six games. With the addition of a shootout win on Nov. 1 against New Jersey, the Flyers have started off November with a 5-0-2 record and seven-game points streak.

The Flyers do have another test coming on Saturday night at home, but first have to hit the road on Friday and avoid a classic trap game scenario. The Ottawa Senators await the Flyers.

Ottawa is 7-10-1 through 18 games, but has been an especially competitive team in the last few games. The Senators have won four of their last six games, including their last game on Wednesday against New Jersey.

Game time is at 7:30 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers GP G A P Ottawa Senators GP G A P
Travis Konecny 18 8 11 19 Jean-Gabriel Pageau 18 11 4 15
Oskar Lindblom 18 8 6 14 Connor Brown 18 2 12 14
Sean Couturier 18 5 8 13 Brady Tkachuk 16 6 5 11
Claude Giroux 18 5 8 13 Vladislav Namestnikov 19 6 5 11
Jake Voracek  18 4 9 13 Thomas Chabot 19 1 9 10
 
Player to Watch
11 Travis Konecny 44 Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Last 5 Games: 2 G, 3 A, 5 P, +4 Last 5 Games: 6 G, 0 A, 6 P, +5
 
Wednesday's game against Washington was just the fourth time this season that Travis Konecny was held without a point, snapping a four-game points streak. His line continues to be the most consistent and had a few scoring chances against the Capitals and should be a threat against the Senators.
 
Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been the scoring machine on the Senators. Pegeau posted a hat trick on Wednesday against the Devils and has eight goals in the last six games.
 
Projected Goalie Matchup
79 Carter Hart 31 Anders Nilsson
12 GP, 6-3-2, 2.53 GAA, .904 SV% 9 GP, 4-4-1, 2.98 GAA, .921 SV%

Carter Hart was stellar in Wednesday's game against Washington, making 35 saves before falling in the shootout. Hart has certainly found his game of late and the Flyers will roll with the hot hand on Friday in Ottawa.

Anders Nilsson was on a three-game winning streak before allowing four goals on 19 shots to Carolina on Monday and being pulled. His three starts prior as part of the winning streak were excellent, including a 38-save win over Carolina last Saturday.

Flyers Projected Lineup

Injuries: Nolan Patrick, Scott Laughton

Scratches: Chris Stewart, Robert Hagg

Left Wing Center Right Wing
49 Joel Farabee 28 Claude Giroux 93 Jake Voracek
23 Oskar Lindblom 14 Sean Couturier 11 Travis Konecny
25 James van Riemsdyk 13 Kevin Hayes 81 Carsen Twarynski
18 Tyler Pitlick 12 Michael Raffl 10 Andy Andreoff
Defense    
9 Ivan Provorov 15 Matt Niskanen  
53 Shayne Gostisbehere 61 Justin Braun  
6 Travis Sanheim 5 Phil Myers  
Goalie    
79 Carter Hart 37 Brian Elliott  

Lineup Notes

The Flyers shuffled lines around during Wednesday's game, but no changes to the lineup are expected ahead of Friday's game.

Senators Projected Lineup

Injuries: Artem Anisimov, Scott Sabourin, Jonathan Davidsson, Rudolfs Balcers

Scratches: Mikkel Boedker, Cody Goloubef

Left Wing Center Right Wing
7 Brady Tkachuk 21 Logan Brown 10 Anthony Duclair
13 Nick Paul 44 Jean-Gabriel Pageau 28 Connor Brown
90 Vladislav Namestnikov 36 Colin White 63 Tyler Ennis
78 Filip Chlapik 71 Chris Tierney  9 Bobby Ryan
Defense    
72 Thomas Chabot 22 Nikita Zaitsev  
26 Erik Brannstrom 81 Ron Hainsey  
74 Mark Borowiecki 2 Dylan DeMelo  
Goalie    
31 Anders Nilsson 41 Craig Anderson  

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (T-12th), Senators (31st)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (5th), Senators (16th)
  • Recent History vs. Senators
    • Oct. 10, 2018 – Flyers 7, Senators 4 (at OTT)
    • Nov. 27, 2018 – Senators 4, Flyers 3 (at PHI)
    • March 11, 2019 – Flyers 3, Senators 2 (at PHI)
  • Flyers Leaders vs. Senators
    • Jake Voracek – 27 GP, 12 G, 15 A, 27 P
    • James van Riemsdyk – 35 GP, 14 G, 14 A, 28 P
    • Sean Couturier – 24 GP, 9 G, 9 A, 18 P
    • Shayne Gostisbehere – 12 GP, 1 G, 8 A, 9 P
    • Claude Giroux – 36 GP, 8 G, 17 A, 25 P
  • Milestone Watch
    • Matt Niskanen is playing in his 900th NHL game tonight.
    • Kevin Hayes is playing in his 400th NHL game tonight.
    • Tyler Pitlick is playing in his 200th NHL game tonight.
    • Jake Voracek needs one goal to reach 200 for his career.
    • Kevin Hayes needs four goals to reach 100 for his career.

Where to Watch
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia+
Radio: 93.3 WMMR