DEVILS (9-9-5) vs. FLYERS (8-11-4)
TV: 7 p.m. ET; Televised on MSG+
Head-to-Head
The Devils rebounded from what Lindy Ruff called their worst performance of the season against Nashville with a big win against the Flyers in their first meeting this season back on Nov. 28. New Jersey defeated Philadelphia in that game 5-2, backed by a four-point night for Andreas Johnsson (2G, 2A). The Devils handed Philadelphia their sixth straight loss with their November victory.
Devils team scope:
New Jersey will play their second game of a three-game homestand with a matchup against the Flyers. The Devils are looking to snap a winless skid of their own, their last victory coming against the Flyers back on Nov. 28.
The Devils did not change their lines during Tuesday's practice which focused on every aspect of a game from five-on-five, special teams and even some time working on the shootout.
Flyers team scope:
The Flyers are now being coached under interim head coach Mike Yeo after Alain Vigneault was dismissed from his head coaching duties on Monday. Along with Vigneault, assistant coach Michel Therrien was also let go.
In their first game under Yeo, the Flyers were out-matched against the Colorado Avalanche in a 7-5 loss. The Flyers winless streak has reached nine straight games, with an 0-7-2 record.
By the Numbers:
Jesper Bratt's assist on Damon Severson's opening goal against the Senators was the 100th assist of his career and his 150th point overall. Severson's goal was the 43rd of his NHL career, all with New Jersey. He is just one goal away from tying Brian Rafalski for sixth all-time in franchise history for goals by a defenseman.
The Flyers scored five goals in their loss to the Avalanche on Monday, their highest goal output since Oct. 27.
Injury Updates:
Devils
Thompson (upper-body)
Wood (right hip)
Flyers
Thompson (shoulder, IR)
Ellis (lower-body, IR)
Brassard (left hip, IR)