Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 FLYERS (8-9-3) AT RED WINGS (11-5-5) TV: NBCSN, TCN-PH, FS-D+ Season series: The Philadelphia Flyers extended their string of regular-season home victories against the Detroit Red Wings to nine in the first matchup, with Flyers forward Michael Raffl scoring two goals and an assist. It was the first home victory of the season for Philadelphia, which won two of three games against Detroit last season. Red Wings team scope: Veteran forward Stephen Weiss scored two goals Monday in the Red Wings' 4-3 home win against the Ottawa Senators in his return from a groin injury that held him out for all but one of the Red Wings' first 20 games. Center Pavel Datsyuk (groin), who has missed four straight games and six of the past eight, also could return against the Flyers. After centering the third line in practice Tuesday, Datsyuk's availability will be determined after Detroit's morning skate Wednesday. If he plays, look for second-year forward Tomas Jurco to get bumped from the lineup. Defenseman Brendan Smith (hand infection) returned to practice, but likely will need more time to recover despite being eligible to come off injured reserve Wednesday. Goaltender Jimmy Howard will start against Philadelphia. Flyers team scope: Goalie Steve Mason stopped 46 shots through regulation and overtime before allowing goals in the shootout to forwards Frans Nielsen and John Tavares in a 1-0 defeat to the New York Islanders on Monday. It was the continuation of a frustrating trend for the Flyers, who have dropped all three of their shootouts this season and eight straight dating back to last season. Philadelphia was 3-8 in shootouts in 2013-14 and have an NHL-worst 27-54 record in shootouts since they were instituted in 2005-06. The Flyers continue an eight-game stretch that will send them on the road for all but one game. Philadelphia is averaging 2.1 goals per game on the road compared to 3.5 per game at home. Raffl (foot) has missed eight games, but practiced Tuesday in Detroit and could return this weekend. 4 canadian wings fan, Dabura, Cloune and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Let's go wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Go wings go!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Traveling today so couldn't do graphics, anyone who wants to make some is welcome to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 So, if this one goes to a shootout, the Wings have a chance to win???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 hoping to see another weiss goal or three! getting that guy going consistently would be huge. LGW 1 wingfanatic4alltime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 If the Wings win I'll post Alice's Restaurant after the game. I will 2 KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Very winnable game. Gotta keep banking points at home over the next month before the schedule turns brutal. 5-2 Wings and Z comes back to life tonight. 1 wingfanatic4alltime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 I only ask that the rest of the team doesn't take the night off if Datsyuk happens to return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Pavel is back! Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive · Lines: Nyquist-Zetterberg-Abdelkader Tatar-Sheahan-Franzen Helm-Datsyuk-Weiss (Cleary) Miller-Glendening-Jurco (Andersson rotating in) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Pav back, great. 1 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 YAY the Magic Man's back! Let's Go Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 I really hate the Flyers. Ok mostly Ed Snider... Let's embarrass em. 5-0! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 That's a hell of a line 3 to have 1 KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Pavel is back! Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive · Lines: Nyquist-Zetterberg-Abdelkader Tatar-Sheahan-Franzen Helm-Datsyuk-Weiss (Cleary) Miller-Glendening-Jurco (Andersson rotating in) Well well well, babcock.... does this make helm no longer the best third line center in the league? 1 AtlantaHotWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Go Wings ! # 90 with 3 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) That's a hell of a line 3 to haveI'm not sure what to make of that line. It appears decent in theory, but who is going to shoot the puck? I suppose it's probably a temporary move anyways until Pav gets back up to speed. I think the most surprising thing is Babs actually sitting someone from his beloved 4th line and keeing Jurco in the lineup instead. Would rather see Jurco playing with some actual skilled linemates like Datsyuk, but Andersson being out is a decent development at least. Edited November 26, 2014 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 That's a hell of a line 3 to have I'm not sure what to make of that line. It appears decent in theory, but who is going to shoot the puck? I suppose it's probably a temporarily move anyways until Pav gets back up to speed. I think the most surprising thing is Babs actually sitting someone from his beloved 4th line and keeing Jurco in the lineup instead. Would rather see Jurco playing with some actual skilled linemates like Datsyuk, but Andersson being out is a decent development at least. Weiss and Helm seemed to compliment each other the other night & toss in Datsyuk to work some magic and this line could work for a bit. No doubt they will have limited time before Babs tries something else...I say put Dats back with Tatar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Wow, the lines are exactly what I was hoping for. Good going, Babs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Wow, the lines are exactly what I was hoping for. Good going, Babs! I know you probably didn't mean it this way, but it totally looks like you just gave a back pat to one of the best coaches in the NHL for being as intuitive as you. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Go Wings! Don't know how I feel about that 3rd line but I understand easing Datsyuk back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 wings get even for last time 6-3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Let's go Wings!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Redemption. 6-0 most goals from Nyquist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Weiss is the only player in the league with a 100% shooting percentage. Let's keep that going! Totally sustainable... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites