FLYERS (27-19-9) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (36-14-4) 8 p.m. ET; ATTSN-RM, NBCSP, NHL.TV
The Golden Knights, who lead the San Jose Sharks by 10 points for first place in the Pacific Division, have won 10 of their past 13 games and are 19-3-2 on home ice. The Flyers are playing the second game of a back to back. They've won three in a row after a 4-3 shootout victory against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday and are in third place in the Metropolitan Division. Goalie Michal Neuvirth is expected to start for the Flyers in place of Brian Elliott, who sustained a lower-body injury during the shootout.
Players to watch
Forward Jakub Voracek extended his point streak to eight games (three goals, eight assists) in his 500th game with the Flyers on Saturday. Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault is on a three-game point streak (two goals, four assists) and has 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in his past 15 games.
They said it
"That's the way we've got to do it. Those were some good saves by [Neuvirth] coming in, in a tough situation, and he did a great job." -- Flyers coach Dave Hakstol "That's the thing about injuries. If someone steps aside for a while, somebody else gets an opportunity and takes advantage of it." -- Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant
Neither team held a morning skate. … The Golden Knights recalled Lagace from Chicago of the American Hockey League on Saturday in place of Subban, who was placed on injured reserve. … Elliott will be re-evaluated Monday. Lyon was recalled by Lehigh Valley of the AHL to back up Neuvirth.
Stat pack
Perron has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in his past 11 games. … Fleury is 13-4-1 with a 1.94 goals-against average and .936 save percentage in his past 18 starts. … Neuvirth is 0-2-1 with a .792 save percentage and 10 goals allowed in his past three appearances.
