The Flyers are riding a three-game winning streak, two wins courtesy of Samuel Ersson between the pipes, but will turn to Hart on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. Hart was serviceable in his last outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild. The Flyers are slight +101 road underdogs against a Blues club that has lost two of their last three (1-1-1).
Eichel missed Saturday's game against the Flames due to the undisclosed injury and has now been placed on injured reserve. Eichel's absence leaves a major void in the Golden Knights' attack, as he's racked up 19 goals and 25 assists in 42 games this season. Eichel's move to the injured reserve means he'll be sidelined until next Saturday's game against the Penguins, at the earliest.
Smith exited Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period with an upper-body injury after playing only 3:08 time-on-ice. Smith has gone without a point in six straight games, his second pointless skid of six games or more and is expected to be out of the lineup for an extended period.
After being recalled from Henderson (AHL) on Thursday, Saville backed up Logan Thompson. Jiri Patera took the night off after starting their previous game in Colorado and will likely return to backup duties in their next game unless Adin Hill is cleared to play. Saville has a .914 SV% and a 4-3-1 record with the Henderson Silver Knights this season.
Hart did not play in Philadelphia's 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday but will return to the crease on Friday for the third time in the last four games. Hart has been limited to only one win in his last six appearances (1-2-2), allowing four or more goals three times and posting a subpar .890 SV%. That said, Hart has a favourable matchup against a Minnesota Wild club that has scored only 12 total goals in their last seven games (1-6-0).
After being recalled from Henderson (AHL) earlier today, Saville will back-up Logan Thompson on Thursday. Jiri Patera will take the night off after starting last night's game in Colorado. Saville has a .914 SV% and a 4-3-1 record with the Henderson Silver Knights this season.
It's unclear whether this is just a depth move or if Rondbjerg has a legitimate chance of playing in Thursday's game against the Bruins. The right winger has one goal and two assists in six games with the Golden Knights this season.
Saville's recall casts some doubt on the status of both Logan Thompson (illness) and Adin Hill (undisclosed) for Thursday's game against the Bruins. Saville could very well get the start on Thursday if both are unable to go, considering Jiri Patera got the nod in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat in Colorado. Saville has a .914 SV% and a 4-3-1 record with the Henderson Silver Knights this season.
Cormier made his NHL debut on January 6th and appeared in two games, collecting one assist, for the Golden Knights before being reassigned to Henderson (AHL) on Thursday. The 21-year-old retunes to the Silver Knights, where he had a goal, 11 assists, and 20 PIMs in 27 games prior to his promotion.
Korczak's stay with Henderson (AHL) was very brief after he was recalled Thursday for Lukas Cormier after a five game showing with the Silver Knights. Korczak has impressed when called upon for the Golden Knights this season, with one goal, six assists, 16 SOG, and a +7 plus/minus through 15 games played.
The 28-year-old Hagg has spent the entirety of this season with the San Diego Gulls of the AHL, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 22 games. He will make his season debut with the Ducks on Thursday skating on the third defensive pair with Ilya Lyubushkin.
After being confirmed to start earlier in the day, Hill was a surprise late scratch for Wednesday's game in Colorado, as it appears he's still not ready to return from his undisclosed injury. His next chance to return to the crease will be tomorrow night when the Golden Knights host the Bruins.
Korczak has not played since December 10th due to a lower-body injury and has been reassigned to the Henderson Silver Knights, where he has three points (0G / 3A) in five games this season. After re-acclimating himself to game speed in the AHL, he will likely find himself with the Golden Knights before long.
Hagg has earned his first call up of the season to the Ducks from San Diego (AHL) after collecting a goal, four points, 16 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in 22 games to start the season. The 28-year-old shutdown defensemen appeared in 38 games with the Red Wings in 2022-23, picking up seven points (2G/5A) and 26 PIMs.
Hill has made one appearance (Dec 17th) since November 30th due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to travel with Vegas on their upcoming road trip to Colorado and has a chance to start Wednesday if he is feeling good to go. The 27-year-old Stanley Cup Champion was enjoying a Vezina worthy start to the season as he had a 10-2-2 record, 1.93 GAA and .933 SV% prior to his injury.
Hart will make a second consecutive start for the first time in nearly two weeks when the Flyers host their divisional rivals on Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hart has allowed five or more goals in two of his last four full games but is coming off a solid performance on the weekend, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. The Flyers went 2-0-0 against the Penguins in December but are +110 home underdogs against them on Monday night.
