Sat Mar 22 17:40:00 UTC 2025: **Flyers Faceoff Against Stars in Lone Star Showdown**
DALLAS, TX – The Philadelphia Flyers (28-34-8) will look to snap their nine-game losing streak when they face off against the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars (43-21-4) Saturday afternoon at the American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EDT.
The Flyers, hampered by injuries and recent trades, enter the game having lost their first two games of a five-game road trip. Their offensive struggles are a major concern, ranking last in the NHL with an average of 2.00 goals per game over the last two months. The team’s leading scorer, Travis Konecny, has also experienced a significant slump in recent weeks.
Conversely, the Dallas Stars boast a potent offense, averaging 3.90 goals per game over the same period, and have been dominant at home (25-7-2). While they’ve stumbled slightly in their last four games, their playoff positioning is secure, and they’re likely headed for a first-round matchup with the Colorado Avalanche.
The goaltending matchup will be key. The Flyers may start Ivan Fedotov, who has shown flashes of brilliance recently, while the Stars might opt for Jake Oettinger, their primary starter. The Flyers will be without defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen due to injury, potentially giving rookie Emil Andrae increased ice time.
This is the second and final meeting between the teams this season. The Stars won the first encounter 4-1. The Flyers hope to improve their power play, which has been scoreless in March (0-for-25), while countering Dallas’ potent power play (36% in March).
The game will be broadcast on NBCSP and 97.5 The Fanatic. The Flyers will need a significant offensive breakthrough and a strong defensive performance to have any chance of upsetting the high-flying Stars in their own building.
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