Jett Luchanko, Oliver Bonk get another chance in Flyers preseason contest versus Bruins
The Flyers are back at it, looking for their second straight preseason win. This time, they’ll take on the Boston Bruins.
The lineup features a large majority of the NHL lineup, but there are some battles still ongoing. Jett Luchanko, who survived another round of cuts yesterday, is getting every opportunity to show that he belongs with the Flyers.
Oliver Bonk is still hanging around and will potentially be paired up with Egor Zamula on the backend.
Rodrigo Abols will get another shot after a less than flattering game in the win of the Islanders. Olle Lycksell and Anthony Richard also have another opportunity to try and claim a depth spot or be one of the extra forwards to start the season.
Flyers Roster
The Flyers will do a little bit of experimenting with their top line tonight. Originally, Travis Konecny was set to play on his off wing with Matvei Michkov on the right side. Instead, it looks like Michkov will be the one playing on his off wing instead.
Luchanko will have another opportunity with two NHL-caliber players on his wings. You can’t say that the Flyers aren’t putting him in every situation to succeed.
Matvei Michkov - Sean Couturier - Travis Konecny
Joel Farabee - Jett Luchanko - Bobby Brink
Scott Laughton - Rodrigo Abols - Noah Cates
Olle Lycksell - Ryan Poehling - Anthony Richard
The Flyers defense once again rotated pairings during the morning skate, but this is one potential look and something they could go with tonight. A pairing of Hunter McDonald and Rasmus Ristolainen might be an edition of the ‘Bash Brothers.’
Hunter McDonald - Rasmus Ristolainen
Adam Ginning - Jamie Drysdale
Egor Zamula - Oliver Bonk
Eetu Makiniemi
Ivan Fedotov
Bruins Roster
The Bruins roster this evening features more NHL-hopefuls than those expected to be in the opening night lineup. Though Boston’s expected goaltending duo will be featured.
Forwards
Joey Abate, Johnny Beecher, Patrick Brown, Trent Frederic, Morgan Geekie, Cole Koepke, Vinni Lettieri, Fabian Lysell, Georgii Merkulov, Jaxon Nelson, Matt Poitras, Riley Tufte
Defensemen
Drew Bavaro, Frederic Brunet, Jackson Edward, Hampus Lindholm, Mason Lohrei, Andrew Peeke, Billy Sweezey
Goaltenders
Brandon Bussi, Joonas Korpisalo
The game can be found on NBC Sports Philadelphia+. Puck drop is 7:00 pm.