The regular season curtain falls tonight as the Philadelphia Flyers (42-27-12) host the Montreal Canadiens (48-23-10) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. For the Flyers, this isn't just another Game 82—it's a victory lap. For the first time since 2020, they are playoff-bound, having already clinched their spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
While the Flyers have been red-hot, going 7-3-0 in their last ten, the Canadiens are equally formidable at 8-2-0 in that same stretch. Montreal is still battling for home-ice advantage in the first round, adding a layer of intensity to what could otherwise be a relaxed finale for Philadelphia.
With puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. EST, the big question is: who will suit up? The Flyers made a flurry of Tuesday morning call-ups and have nothing left to play for in the standings. Expect a heavily rotated lineup, potentially featuring up to nine new skaters, as the team looks to rest key players and give prospects a taste of NHL action before the postseason grind begins.
Projected lines are a best guess, but here's a look at how the Flyers could line up:
Forwards:
Alex Bump – Trevor Zegras – Carl Grundstrom
Denver Barkey – Noah Cates – Matvei Michkov
Garnet Hathaway – Sean Couturier – Luke Glendening
Anthony Richard – Jacob Gaucher – Garrett Wilson
Defense:
Nick Seeler – Emil Andrae
David Jiricek – Noah Juulsen
Hunter McDonald – Oliver Bonk
One of the most intriguing storylines is whether 2023 first-round pick Porter Martone will make his NHL debut tonight. The Flyers have the flexibility to experiment, potentially moving Anthony Richard to center or giving other young players a final audition. It's a unique opportunity to see the future of the franchise before the bright lights of the playoffs take over.
Tune in tonight to celebrate a successful regular season and get a glimpse of the depth that will support the Flyers on their upcoming playoff run.
