Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals Preseason Matchup: Five Key Storylines to Watch
The Philadelphia Flyers, led by coach Rick Tocchet, will face off against the Washington Capitals in their third preseason game at Giant Center on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The game will be televised on NBCSP+ and broadcast on 97.5 The Fanatic. Here are five key storylines to watch during the matchup.
Rookie prospects Alex Bump and Jett Luchanko made their preseason debuts in Montreal, with Bump impressing in the third period. Keep an eye on their progress as they play their second preseason game.
Russian winger Nikita Grebenkin has shown promise in camp and is competing with Bump for a spot on the NHL roster. Watch how his performance compares to Bump's as they vie for a position on the wing.
Coach Tocchet plans to give Cam York a chance to anchor his own defensive pair, separating him from Travis Sanheim. Pay attention to York's ice time and usage in different game situations during his first preseason game.
The Flyers are deciding between carrying seven or eight defensemen into the regular season. Egor Zamula, Noah Juulsen, and Dennis Gilbert are competing for spots on the NHL depth chart, with all three playing in Thursday's game.
Newcomer Dan Vladar, who had a strong finish with the Calgary Flames last season, will make his preseason debut as a Flyers goalie on Thursday. He will be joined by Aleksei Kolosov, who played in the previous preseason games. Keep an eye on Vladar's performance in his first game with the Flyers.