Top 5 Highlights: Flyers vs Bruins Showdown
Philadelphia Flyers Seek Second Preseason Victory Against Boston Bruins
Key Storylines for Philadelphia Flyers’ Preseason Clash
The Philadelphia Flyers, helmed by Rick Tocchet, aim to secure their second preseason victory as they face Marco Sturm’s Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on Monday, with the game starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The match will be available for streaming on El-Balad. Here are five pivotal storylines as the team continues its second week of practice and exhibition games.
Tyson Foerster Returns from Injury
Third-year NHL winger Tyson Foerster is set for his preseason debut on Monday, having fully recovered from an off-season upper-body injury. Foerster’s performance last season was notable on a line with Noah Cates and Bobby Brink. The trio has been reunited in recent practices, earning praise from coach Tocchet for their hard work and leadership on ice.
Defense Lineup Competition Heats Up
The Flyers have confirmed four defensemen for the opening night: Travis Sanheim, Cam York, Jamie Drysdale, and Nick Seeler. With Rasmus Ristolainen out with an upper-body injury until October, at least three roster spots are up for grabs. Egor Zamula, already part of the NHL roster, and contenders like veterans Noah Juulsen and Dennis Gilbert, young offensive defenseman Emil Andrae, and Lehigh Valley Phantoms player Hunter McDonald will be participating in Monday’s game.
Goaltender Dan Vladar Faces Former Team
New goaltender Dan Vladar, who started his North American career with the Bruins, is expected to start in net for the Flyers. Following Samuel Ersson’s full game on Saturday, Vladar might go the distance in this match, with Aleksei Kolosov dressing for his fourth preseason appearance.
Jett Luchanko’s Offensive Development
Highly regarded for his speed and defensive skills, 19-year-old center Jett Luchanko aims to demonstrate his offensive abilities in the NHL camp. Despite showing promise in junior hockey and the AHL playoffs, Luchanko still needs to exhibit more playmaking by holding onto the puck longer. Monday will mark his fourth consecutive opportunity to showcase his skills on both ends of the ice.
Nikita Grebenkin Earns Another Opportunity
Russian winger Nikita Grebenkin continues to be a focus during training camp, with his strong offensive performance in a recent game against Boston earning him another chance on Monday. Tocchet and his staff are keen to assess Grebenkin’s potential contributions to the team as the preseason progresses.
