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Flyers-Stars: Game 80 Preview
I have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Co-host of the YWT Podcast. I also am Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey. I graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.
All posts by Kevin DursoPublished02 Apr 2019
(Photo: Kate Frese)
By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 
Three games remain for the Flyers over the final week of the 2018-19 season. For the Orange and Black, there's nothing left to play for but pride and to be a spoiler.
For the Dallas Stars, the first opponent on the week, a playoff spot is on the line, and they can clinch it with a win.
Game time is at 8:30 p.m.
Team Leaders
| Philadelphia Flyers | GP | G | A | P | Dallas Stars | GP | G | A | P |
| Claude Giroux | 79 | 21 | 60 | 81 | Tyler Seguin | 79 | 31 | 44 | 75 |
| Sean Couturier | 77 | 32 | 42 | 74 | Alexander Radulov | 67 | 27 | 39 | 66 |
| Jake Voracek | 75 | 20 | 44 | 64 | Jamie Benn | 76 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| Travis Konecny | 79 | 23 | 24 | 47 | John Klingberg | 61 | 10 | 32 | 42 |
| James van Riemsdyk | 63 | 26 | 20 | 46 | Miro Heiskanen | 79 | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| Player to Watch | |
| 14 Sean Couturier | 47 Alexander Radulov |
| Last 5 Games: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, -9 | Last 5 Games: 3 G, 3 A, 6 P, -1 |
| Goalie Matchup | |
| 33 Cam Talbot | 35 Anton Khudobin |
| 34 GP, 11-16-3, 3.32 GAA, .895 SV% | 39 GP, 15-16-5, 2.49 GAA, .925 SV% |
Cam Talbot continues his on-ice audition to become the Flyers backup goalie next season. Talbot is making his third start with the Flyers. Talbot took the loss in Carolina on Saturday, making 27 saves on 30 shots.
Anton Khudobin remains in goal for the Stars with Ben Bishop still out with injury. Khudobin may only have a 15-16-5 record in 39 games, but his save percentage and GAA are among the league leaders. Khudobin made 29 saves in a shootout loss to Vancouver on Saturday.
Flyers Projected Lineup
Injuries: Michal Neuvirth
Scratches: Shayne Gostisbehere, Justin Bailey, Andrew MacDonald, Brian Elliott
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
| 23 Oskar Lindblom | 14 Sean Couturier | 93 Jake Voracek |
| 25 James van Riemsdyk | 19 Nolan Patrick | 28 Claude Giroux |
| 11 Travis Konecny | 21 Scott Laughton | 38 Ryan Hartman |
| 12 Michael Raffl | 10 Corban Knight | 27 Justin Bailey |
| Defense | ||
| 9 Ivan Provorov | 6 Travis Sanheim | |
| 53 Shayne Gostisbehere | 61 Phil Myers | |
| 5 Sam Morin | 8 Robert Hagg | |
| Goalie | ||
| 33 Cam Talbot |
Lineup Notes
Sam Morin returns to the lineup, as does Justin Bailey. Phil Varone is out of the lineup for Bailey, and Radko Gudas sits out on defense as the next in line in the rotation.
Stars Projected Lineup
Injuries: Ben Bishop, Mats Zuccarello, Stephen Johns, Martin Hanzel, Marc Method
Scratches: Justin Dowling, Joel L'Esperance, Brett Ritchie, Julius Honka, Jamie Oleksiak
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
| 13 Mattias Janmark | 91 Tyler Seguin | 47 Alexander Radulov |
| 14 Jamie Benn | 24 Roope Hintz | 16 Jason Dickinson |
| 17 Andrew Cogliano | 12 Radek Faksa | 15 Blake Comeau |
| 43 Valeri Nichushkin | 90 Jason Spezza | 18 Tyler Pitlick |
| Defense | ||
| 23 Esa Lindell | 3 John Klingberg | |
| 4 Miro Heiskanen | 45 Roman Polak | |
| 42 Taylor Fedun | 21 Ben Lovejoy | |
| Goalie | ||
| 35 Anton Khudobin |
Game Notes
- Power Play: Flyers (T-23rd, 28th on road), Stars (15th, 16th at home)
- Penalty Kill: Flyers (23rd, 23rd on road), Stars (5th, T-6th at home)
- Recent History vs. Stars
- Jan. 10, 2019 – Flyers 2, Stars 1 (at PHI)
- Flyers Leaders vs. Stars
- Shayne Gostisbehere – 6 GP, 3 G, 3 A, 6 P
- Claude Giroux – 16 GP, 3 G, 11 A, 14 P
- James van Riemsdyk – 16 GP, 6 G, 8 A, 14 P
- Cam Talbot – 8 GP, 3-4-1, 3.54 GAA, .881 SV%
Where to Watch
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic
