Flyers bring 7-game losing streak into matchup with the Kraken
Seattle Kraken (4-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (0-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.
The Philadelphia Flyers aim to put an end to their seven-game losing streak as they face the Seattle Kraken in their upcoming matchup. The Flyers currently have a 0-5-2 record overall, with a 0-2-1 record at home. They have been performing poorly in games where their opponents receive fewer penalty minutes, going 0-3-1 in those instances.
The Seattle Kraken, on the other hand, have a 3-1-0 record on the road and a solid 4-2 overall record. The Kraken have the league's highest average penalty minutes per game, taking an average of 14.7 per contest. The two teams will meet on Tuesday for the first time this season. Injuries have further hampered both squads. For the Flyers, Travis Konecny is sidelined with a lower body issue, Nikita Grebenkin is out with an upper body ailment, Cam York's availability is questionable due to an upper body issue, and Rasmus Ristolainen will also miss time due to an upper body injury.
The Kraken have also suffered setbacks, with Ryan Lindgren sidelined due to an upper body issue, Jake O'Brien is out with a lower-body problem, and Jacob Melanson is also out due to an upper body injury.
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