Game Notes: Flyers vs. Maple Leafs

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Flyers vs. Maple Leafs 7:00 p.m. CSN

Records

Flyers: 4-2-1 (Second in Atlantic Division, fifth in Eastern Conference)

Maple Leafs: 5-1-1 (First in Northeast Division, third in Eastern Conference)

Previous games

The Flyers fell to the Saint Louis Blues, 4-2, on Saturday and suffered their second straight loss on home ice. Danny Briere scored his second goal of the season on Saturday, and Matt Carle also contributed a power-play goal. Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov was in net for the loss, and gave up all four goals on 25 shots.

The Maple Leafs are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. Mikhail Grabovski scored the OT-winner adding to his tally of three goals on the season. Phil Kessel continued his hot start scoring a goal early in the second period.

Recent encounters

The Flyers won the 2010-11 season series against the Maple Leafs three games to one, outscoring the Leafs 14 to eight. Tonight is the first time these two teams will meet this season.

Storylines

Look for the Flyers to work on the communication issues between goalie Ilya Bryzgalov and the defense that played a big part in Saturdays loss to St. Louis.

The Flyers are 3-0-0 on the road this season, but only 1-2-1 at home.

Flyers forward Brayden Schenn will face off against his older brother, defenseman Luke Schenn for the first time during the regular season.

Who's hot?

Claude Giroux continues to lead the Flyers in both goals scored (5) and total points (8).

Phil Kessel has eight goals and six assists for the Maple Leafs.

Injuries

Flyers: Ian Laperriere, Blair Betts

Maple Leafs: Tim Connolly

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