Detroit 1, Philadelphia 1 (Second period)
Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat scored a power-play goal late in the first period for a 1-0 lead, but the Flyers tied the game early in the second period on a goal by Tyson Foerster.
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The Red Wings and Flyers are tied with 86 points, two points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final wild-card position in the Eastern Conference.
The Blue Jackets trail 3-0 in Carolina as they try and break a four-game losing streak.
John Gibson, who has lost four of his last five decisions, got the start in goal for the Red Wings.
Carter Mazur was replaced in the lineup by Dominik Shine.
Philadelphia Flyers left wing Alex Bump (20) skates with the puck defended by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk (72) in the first period.
Red Wings at Flyers
▶ Faceoff: 7 p.m. Thursday, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
▶ TV/radio: FDSN Extra/97.1 FM
▶ Notable: The Wings (39-27-8, 86 points) travel to Philadelphia (37-25-12, 86 points) for a crucial second game in this three-game road trip. … Both teams have 86 points, trailing Columbus (88 points). … The Flyers defeated the Wings 5-3 on Saturday and play again on April 9 in Detroit. … RW Owen Tippett leads with 27 goals.
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Grand Rapids’ Postava posts shutout
Grand Rapids Griffins goalie Michal Postava made 18 saves in a 5-0 victory over the Rockford IceHogs on Wednesday at the BMO Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Grand Rapids Griffins goalie Michal Postava made 18 saves in a 5-0 victory over the Rockford IceHogs on Wednesday at the BMO Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Postava was returned to Grand Rapids by the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday after he backed up goalie John Gibson in a 5-2 win over Buffalo last week.
Postava is 14-6-0 with the Griffins this season with three shutouts, a 1.86 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage in 21 games.
Eduards Tralmaks had two goals and one assist, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard had a goal an an assist, Amateur Lombardi added a goal and Erik Gustafsson had two assists.
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Eight remaining games for Red Wings
The Red Wings have 86 points with 8 games remaining and are tied with the Senators and Flyers, two points behind the Blue Jackets for the final playoff spot.
â–¶ Thursday, April 2: @ Philadelphia, 7
â–¶ Saturday, April 4: @ N.Y. Rangers, 12:30
â–¶ Sunday, April 5: Minnesota, 1
â–¶ Tuesday, April 7: Columbus, 7
â–¶ Thursday, April 9: Philadelphia, 9
â–¶ Saturday, April 11: New Jersey
â–¶ Monday, April 13: @ Tampa Bay, 7
â–¶ Wednesday, April 15: @ Florida, 7
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Live updates: Red Wings vs. Flyers