Gustav Nyquist
The Predators scored with 4:01 to play in regulation to grab the lead in an eventual 4-2 loss for the Flyers on Thursday night.
The Flyers go for points in 10 straight games, as they welcome the Nashville Predators for the final home game of 2023.
Despite a 40-21 shot differential, the Predators secured the victory just seconds into overtime as Filip Forsberg got his own rebound from behind Ersson in a 3-2 loss on Tuesday night.
The Flyers are 9-4-1 on the road this season, entering Tuesday night’s final game of a three-game road trip against the Nashville Predators.
Just as they did with Florida a week ago, the Flyers have a chance to create some separation with Columbus when they face each other again on Thursday night, as the Flyers look to complete a season sweep of the Blue Jackets on the road.
The Flyers currently hold the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference with 71 points. That is just one point behind the opponent for the next two games, the Columbus Blue Jackets, who technically hold the first wildcard spot with 72 points though they are tied for third in the division with the Islanders.
The Flyers entered the Thanksgiving holiday on a high note, securing a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets behind stellar play from Brian Elliott in the third period.
The Flyers look to go into a brief break for Thanksgiving on a high note, traveling to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
The Flyers get back to Eastern Conference play, opening a stretch of 14 straight games against Eastern Conference opponents starting with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at 7 p.m.
Do the Flyers have room to add a player via free agency? They still have a spot for a third-line winger, but money will be an issue. Here are some potential targets the Flyers could look at as free agency opens.
