PREVIEW: Red Wings welcome Flyers for first meeting this season

DETROIT -- After a complete 60-minute effort led to a 3-2 victory over the host Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings will look to piece together another strong performance on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena.

Puck drop between the Red Wings (19-17-8; 46 points) and Flyers (19-20-7; 45 points) is set for 7 p.m., with broadcast coverage on Bally Sports Detroit and the Red Wings Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket in Detroit).
Fans are encouraged to arrive early for Saturday's game, as the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Nick Lidstrom Bobblehead, presented by Chevrolet.

Detroit played its first penalty-free game since Feb. 26, 2022, and Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso made 33 saves in the win over the Golden Knights.
The victory snapped a three-game winless streak for Detroit, which improved to 11-5-7 when scoring first this season.
"We showed a lot of character," said Joe Veleno (6-8-14), whose third-period goal against Vegas proved to be the game-winner. "It was a good step in maturity in our game. To go with a 3-1 lead into the third period against a team like Vegas, and to just hang in there and battle through it means a lot for us. I think it was a huge confidence-booster."
And still, Husso knows it's important to turn the page toward a pivotal four-game stretch heading into the NHL All-Star break.
"We can't get too comfortable," said Husso, who improved to 15-10-5 with a 3.06 goals-against average and .900 save percentage this season. "It's just one win. We've been close the last few games but haven't gotten the win lately. We just need to focus, enjoy it for the night and then move on for Saturday."

Philadelphia enters Saturday's matchup coming off a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. Kevin Hayes (13-27-40), named a 2023 All-Star, has four points in the past four games, while Travis Konecny leads the Flyers in points (48) and goals (24). Netminder Carter Hart has made the majority of starts in goal this season, and is 13-14-6 with a 3.00 goals-against average and .907 save percentage.
Detroit and Philadelphia will play twice more this season, with both games scheduled at Wells Fargo Center on March 5 and March 25, respectively.
Lalonde updates Bertuzzi's status
After Saturday's morning skate, Lalonde said Tyler Bertuzzi (lower body) is day-to-day and will not be available against the Flyers.
"We hope to have him for Tuesday," Lalonde said. "Obviously, we play three [games] in four [days]. If we don't, we have the eight-day break. It will be a true day-to-day."
Bertuzzi has one goal and four assists in just 15 games this season.
"I know it's been a tough go for him," Lalonde said. "He's been unable to get traction within his game. I feel for him."