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Philadelphia Flyers vs Dallas Stars · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
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THU · FEB 18 · 8:00 PM CT
American Airlines Center
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers
0–1–2
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
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THU · FEB 18 · 8:00 PM CT
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Philadelphia Flyers
Away · Flyers
0–1–2
2 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
The read
Owen Tippett is still looking for his first goal on Casey DeSmith after 28 shots.
American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars
Home · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
Flyers
GOALIES
Stars
Joseph Woll
Joseph Woll
Expected
.929 SV% · 2.87 GAA · 0W
.866 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
Flyers
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Stars
L1
Travis Konecny · Christian Dvorak · Matvei Michkov
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Carl Grundstrom · Trevor Zegras · Owen Tippett
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Tyson Foerster · Noah Cates · Porter Martone
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Alex Bump · Sean Couturier · Noel Acciari
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Travis Sanheim · Rasmus Ristolainen
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Cam York · Jamie Drysdale
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Nick Seeler · David Jiricek
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Porter Martone · Trevor Zegras · Matvei Michkov · Tyson Foerster · Jamie Drysdale
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Travis Konecny · Noah Cates · Alex Bump · Owen Tippett · Cam York
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Sean Couturier · Christian Dvorak · Travis Sanheim · Cam York
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Noah Cates · Tyson Foerster · Nick Seeler · Rasmus Ristolainen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
FlyersProjected lines
L1
Travis Konecny · Christian Dvorak · Matvei Michkov
L2
Carl Grundstrom · Trevor Zegras · Owen Tippett
L3
Tyson Foerster · Noah Cates · Porter Martone
L4
Alex Bump · Sean Couturier · Noel Acciari
D1
Travis Sanheim · Rasmus Ristolainen
D2
Cam York · Jamie Drysdale
D3
Nick Seeler · David Jiricek
PP1
Porter Martone · Trevor Zegras · Matvei Michkov · Tyson Foerster · Jamie Drysdale
PP2
Travis Konecny · Noah Cates · Alex Bump · Owen Tippett · Cam York
PK1
Sean Couturier · Christian Dvorak · Travis Sanheim · Cam York
PK2
Noah Cates · Tyson Foerster · Nick Seeler · Rasmus Ristolainen
StarsProjected lines
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
Jordan Hall · Oct 3 · 8:21 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
Flyers
INJURY REPORT
Stars
Rasmus Ristolainen
DAY-TO-DAY · Undisclosed injury
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Nikita Grebenkin
OUT · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Helge Grans
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 5
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Denver Barkey
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 13
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
FlyersInjury report
Rasmus Ristolainen
DAY-TO-DAY · Undisclosed injury
Nikita Grebenkin
OUT · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Helge Grans
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 5
Denver Barkey
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 13
StarsInjury report
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jordan Hall · Oct 3 · 8:21 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
STORYLINE
The Flyers have lost 2 straight past regulation and are 0-1-2 in their first 3 games. The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Owen Tippett is still looking for his first goal on Casey DeSmith after 28 shots.

This matchup has not been kind to the Flyers: 10 losses in the last 13 against Dallas. Jason Robertson has made a habit of hurting the Flyers: 6 points in the last 4 meetings.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Owen Tippett has 28 shots on Casey DeSmith without a goal.
(Philadelphia)
0/28 vs Casey DeSmith
History
Philadelphia has lost 10 of their last 13 against Dallas. See the games →
10-3 last 13 vs DAL
Matchup
Travis Konecny has 4 goals on Casey DeSmith (26 shots).
(Philadelphia)
4 goals on Casey DeSmith
Player
Jason Robertson has 6 points in his last 4 games against Philadelphia. See the games →
(Dallas)
6 pts, last 4 vs PHI
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Milestone
Mikko Rantanen is 5 points shy of 1500 career points.
1495 career points