Flyers vs. Jets, 7 p.m. on CSN
Records
Flyers: 5-3-1 (Second in Atlantic Division, fourth in Eastern Conference)
Jets: 2-5-1 (Fifth in Southeast Division, 15th in Eastern Conference)
Previous Games
The Flyers are coming off a disappointing 5-1 defeat to the lowly Canadiens on Wednesday night. They gave up a goal late in the first period, one of five consecutive goals scored by the Habs, in losing for the third time in four games.
The Jets, currently the worst team in the East, suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Rangers on Monday. That was their last contest before beginning a seven-game road trip tonight in Philly.
Recent encounters
The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight against the Jets franchise - previously known as the Atlanta Thrashers - after winning 14 straight in the series.
Storylines
The Flyers are playing their second game without Chris Pronger, who suffered an eye injury earlier this week. They are eager to recover from Wednesday's defeat, their worst of the season. The Jets are just 4-for-32 on the power play this season. Winnipeg is 0-3-1 on the road this season.
NHL
Who's hot?
Jaromir Jagr has three goals - all of his tallies this season - as well as an assist over the last two games.
For Winnipeg, second-year center Alex Burmistrov has points in five straight games.
Injuries
Flyers: Blair Betts (lower-body injury), Chris Pronger (right eye injury), Ian Laperriere (post-consussion syndrome), Brayden Schenn (foot)
Jets: Ron Hainsey (upper-body injury), Eric Fehr (shoulder), Jim Slater (upper-body injury)
Sound off
Which Flyers defenseman do you think needs to step up the most in Chris Pronger's absence?