The Associated Press posted a simple Red Wings-Flyers game preview ahead of tomorrow night’s game between the two teams:
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the Philadelphia Flyers after Jeff Petry’s two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Red Wings’ 4-2 win.
Detroit is 12-14-4 overall and 6-7-2 in home games. The Red Wings have a 3-4-2 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.
Philadelphia has a 7-5-3 record in road games and a 14-13-4 record overall. The Flyers have a -14 scoring differential, with 90 total goals scored and 104 allowed.
Wednesday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Flyers won the previous meeting 4-1. Scott Laughton scored four goals in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Raymond has 12 goals and 19 assists for the Red Wings. Alex DeBrincat has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.
Travis Sanheim has six goals and 13 assists for the Flyers. Owen Tippett has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-4-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
Flyers: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
