DALLASSergei Bobrovsky will make his second start of the month Wednesday night at American Airlines Center as the Flyers take on the Dallas Stars.
Claude Giroux will be a game-time decision, but all indications are that he will play.
Bobrovsky's previous start in net this month was Dec. 15, a 4-3 win in Montreal.
You may recall that Bobrovsky stole the Flyers a point against the Stars last season in this building with a 3-2 shootout victory in which he was sensational in the shootout.
It was a big win, coach Peter Laviolette said.
Did that factor into the decision?
We mentioned it, Laviolette replied. But more, Im just looking at the rotation here and the big picture.
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Bobrovsky is 6-2-1 this season with a 2.72 goals against average and .908 save percentage.
Asked if he would like to see Giroux remain out a little longer as a precaution, Laviolette said he doesn't have to make those calls.
"There are intelligent people involved in these decisions that have spent a lot more time involved in this decision ... " he said. "These are brilliant people, who spent a lot of money on their education, have very talented skills and are well-documented in what they do. We pick the best of the best to work Philadelphia sports teams. That should be enough said."
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