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Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens

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Flyers aim to keep win streak going, visit the Canadiens

Philadelphia Flyers (31-36-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (36-30-9, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal is 36-30-9 overall and 20-12-5 at home. The Canadiens rank fifth in NHL play with 294 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game).

Philadelphia has a 12-17-8 record in road games and a 31-36-9 record overall. The Flyers have gone 8-14-3 when they commit more penalties than their opponent.

Saturday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Flyers won the last matchup 6-4. Sean Couturier scored two goals in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has 26 goals and 55 assists for the Canadiens. Christian Dvorak has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Travis Konecny has 24 goals and 49 assists for the Flyers. Ryan Poehling has scored six goals with three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

Flyers: 4-5-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.

Flyers: None listed.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Statistics

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3.42 Goals Against Average 3.28
26.6 Shots Against per Game 28.8
77.4 Penalty Kill Percentage 80.4
42 Power Play Goals Against 46
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
2.79 Goals For per Game 3.00
27.0 Shots per Game 26.0
29 Power Play Goals 46
14.6 Power Play Percentage 21.1
3 Short Handed Goals 8
560 Penalty Minutes 693
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Rafael Harvey-Pinard, LW Out Mar 19
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Rasmus Ristolainen, D Out Mar 31

Game Information

Bell Centre

Location: Montreal, QC
Capacity:

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 49 18 107 9
Carolina 46 25 96 4
New Jersey 40 29 87 7
NY Rangers 36 32 79 7
Columbus 34 31 77 9
NY Islanders 33 32 76 10
Pittsburgh 30 34 72 12
Philadelphia 31 36 71 9

2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Toronto 46 25 96 4
Tampa Bay 44 26 93 5
Florida 44 27 92 4
Ottawa 40 29 86 6
Montreal 36 30 81 9
Detroit 35 33 77 7
Buffalo 32 36 70 6
Boston 30 37 69 9
Full Standings
Flyers Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ CHI L 7-4
@ TOR L 7-2
vs MTL W 6-4
vs BUF W 7-4
vs NSH W 2-1
Canadiens Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ PHI L 6-4
@ CAR L 4-1
@ FLA W 4-2
vs FLA W 3-2 OT
vs BOS W 4-1