Philadelphia Flyers Gear Up for Preseason Clash Against New York Islanders

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face the New York Islanders in their fifth preseason game on Monday, September 30, at UBS Arena. This matchup follows the Flyers' recent 3-2 overtime win against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, where Matvei Michkov scored a power play goal and the overtime winner.

The Flyers, currently standing at 3-1-0 in the preseason, will be looking to build on their recent success. In their previous encounter with the Islanders, the Flyers secured a 2-0 victory at Wells Fargo Center, with Erik Johnson scoring in the third period and Matvei Michkov sealing the win with an empty-netter.

Key Players and Lineup

The Flyers will feature a mix of NHL regulars and prospects in this game. Players such as Joel Farabee, Scott Laughton, Noah Cates, Garnet Hathaway, and veteran defenseman Erik Johnson are expected to see action. Additionally, Belarusian goaltending prospect Alexei Kolosov will make his NHL preseason debut, splitting the game with Fedotov.

Olle Lycksell, who has been impressive in the preseason, will also get another look as the Flyers continue to evaluate their roster. The defensive lineup will include Swedish-born prospects Emi Andrae, Adam Ginning, and Helge Grans, all of whom spent significant time with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms last season.

Game Details

The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. EDT at UBS Arena and will be streamed live on PhiladelphiaFlyers.com and the Islanders + UBS Arena app. The radio broadcast will be available on 97.5 The Fanatic with an online simulcast on Flyers Radio 24/7.

With only two preseason games remaining for the Islanders, both teams are using this period to fine-tune their preparations for the regular season, which begins on October 10. The Islanders are coming off a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, where they showcased a strong offensive performance with goals from Fredrik Karlstrom, Kyle MacLean, Bo Horvat, Liam Foudy, and Oliver Wahlstrom.