dailyloe.com – The Philadelphia Flyers host the Dallas Stars on Sunday night in a pivotal late-season NHL matchup. Both teams are playing their third game in just four nights. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. EDT at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
This contest is the second and final meeting between these teams this season. Dallas decisively won the first game 5-1 back in November. Stars forward Jason Robertson recorded a hat trick with three goals in that victory.
The Flyers currently hold a record of 36 wins, 24 losses, and 10 overtime losses. They are fighting for a playoff position in the Eastern Conference. With only ten games left, every point is critical.
Philadelphia trails the Columbus Blue Jackets by four points for the final wildcard spot. They also sit five points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for third in their division. The New York Islanders lead them by six points for second place.
However, the Flyers have a potential scheduling advantage in the race. They have played one fewer game than Pittsburgh and Columbus. They also hold two games in hand on the Islanders.
If Philadelphia cannot finish third in the Metropolitan Division, a wildcard is their only path. To secure that, they must surpass Columbus, Detroit, and Ottawa. Both Detroit and Ottawa currently hold tiebreaker advantages over the Flyers.
Sunday’s game will be broadcast locally on NBCSP. The Stars enter with a strong record of 44 wins, 18 losses, and 11 overtime losses. This sets up a high-stakes clash between conference contenders.[]
Source: NHL.com
