Canucks vs Flyers: What to Expect in the Exciting Matchup
On the heels of a grueling four-game road trip to open the 2024-25 regular season, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (1-2-1) will host Rick Tocchet's Vancouver Canucks (1-1-2) in the home opener on Saturday evening. Game time at Wells Fargo Center is 7:00 p.m. EDT.
The game will be televised on NBCSP. The radio broadcast is on 97.5 The Fanatic with an online simulcast on Flyers Radio 24/7.
Saturday's game marks the lightning-fast conclusion of the Flyers' two-game season series against the Canucks. On opening night in Vancouver, the Flyers skated to a 3-2 (2-1) shootout victory.
- Key Performers: Tyson Foerster (power play goal) and Cam York scored in regulation for the Flyers, while Morgan Frost netted the winning shootout goal in the fifth round.
- Debut Highlights: Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko each made their NHL debuts.
- Goaltending Stats: Samuel Ersson stopped 24 of 26 shots and was 4-for-5 in the shootout.
- Special Teams: The penalty kill went 5-for-5 while the power play was 1-for-4.
- Canucks Scorers: Nils Hoglander and Teddy Blueger scored for the Canucks in regulation.
Here are five things to watch on Saturday:
The 500/800 Club
Flyers captain Sean Couturier, who made his NHL debut at age 18, is poised to play in his 800th regular season game in the NHL.
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