DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 13: Dylan Samberg #54 of the Winnipeg Jets turns up ice during the first period of an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Winnipeg defeated Detroit 3-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)
Philadelphia Flyers (40-27-12) at Winnipeg Jets (35-31-12)
Venue: Canada Life Centre
Date: Today – Saturday, April 11th
Time: 6:00 pm CST
How To Watch: Hockey Night in Canada
Radio: 680 CJOB
Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster
Philadelphia Flyers News & Notes:
Philadelphia aims to solidify its standings in the Metropolitan Division with a win over the Winnipeg Jets tonight. The Flyers are just one point ahead of the New York Islanders and two points over the Columbus Blue Jackets for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The story for each team is either a playoff push or gearing up for the offseason. With the games going down to the wire, Philadelphia is likely in a push right until game 82.
Winnipeg Jets News & Notes:
Winnipeg is in the opposite situation from the Philadelphia Flyers. They’re still chasing a wildcard spot, and they sit three points behind the Los Angeles Kings, the current wildcard spot holders. Winnipeg is also behind the Nashville Predators by two points, but the Jets have a game in hand. With the outta town scoreboard needing to be favourable for Winnipeg, the Jets have to win the majority of their games if they want to push for the playoffs.
Philadelphia Flyers Projected Lines
Foerster – Zegras – Tippett
Konecny – Dvorak – Martone
Bump – Cates – Michkov
Barkey – Couturier – Glendening
Sanheim – Ristolainen
York – Drysdale
Seeler – Andrae
Vladar
Ersson
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines
Connor – Scheifele – Iafallo
Perfetti – Lowry – Vilardi
Niederreiter – Namestnikov – Lambert
Koepke – Toews – Rosen
Morrissey – DeMelo
Samberg – Pionk
Fleury – Bryson
Hellebuyck
Comrie
Players To Watch:
Philadelphia Flyers
Porter Martone has made a significant impact on the Flyers since making his debut. He’ll look to be a driving force tonight as Philadelphia looks to spoil Winnipeg’s playoff hunt.
Winnipeg Jets
Mark Scheifele has been the Jets’ driving force all season long, and he sits one point away from 100 total points on the season. The Jets, who are in the middle of a playoff push, will look to Scheifele and his contributions in pursuit of a win tonight.
Next game
Philadelphia Flyers – April 13th vs Carolina Hurricanes
Winnipeg Jets – April 13th vs Vegas Golden Knights
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Conrad Jack is a Manitoba-based media credentialed sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He also covers league-wide news in his weekly series ‘Saturday’s notebook’ and through individual articles.