Today’s Slate:
Flyers @ Devils, 1:00 ET
Avalanche @ Panthers, 5:00
Bruins @ Blues, 6:00
Hurricanes @ Canadiens, 7:00
Game of the Day:
Philadelphia Flyers (18-8-6) @ New Jersey Devils (18-9-3)
1:00 ET… TV: Local Networks
Players to watch:
PHI- Mike Richards
Has 5 assists in the 3 games against NJ, and could have a good game after a quiet game yesterday.
NJ- Patrik Elias
Elias is on an absolute tear as he’s gotten a point in 14 of the last 15 games (27 points).
Projected Goaltenders:
PHI- Antero Niittymaki (Yesterday vs. WSH: 47 Saves, 1 GA)
NJ- Scott Clemmensen (Friday vs. OTT: 24 Saves, 1 GA)
Injury Report:
PHI- Daniel Briere (groin, out), Randy Jones (hip, out), Ryan Parent (shoulder, out), Derian Hatcher (knee, out)
NJ- Martin Brodeur (elbow, out), Bryce Salvador (upper body, questionable), John Madden (illness/back, probable)
Last Ten Games:
Flyers (7-2-1) … Devils (7-2-1)
Season Series:
2-1 Flyers
Game Thoughts:
New Jersey is 6-1 in their last 7 at home, and will host the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers today. Philly blasted the Capitals 7-1 yesterday, and the Devils beat Ottawa on Friday. The Flyers scored too many goals yesterday, and will have an off-day today. Look for Parise and Elias to lead the Devils to a win.
Prediction: Devils 4, Flyers 2
The rest of today’s predictions:
Panthers over Avalanche
Blues over Bruins
Canadiens over Hurricanes
