Flyers vs Leafs: Round 2

The Philadelphia Flyers (9-10-1, 19 pts) will host the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-8, 22 pts) tonight. This is a perfect opportunity for the Flyers to take points away from a team that is just a few ahead of them. The Flyers are currently tied for 8th place, while the Maple Leafs reside in 7th, just 3 points in front. Philadelphia has already played more games than every team in the entire lead, so points are at a premium right now.

Previously vs Toronto:
Tonight will be the 2nd of 3 meetings between the 2 teams this season. Toronto bested the Flyers in the first contest beating them 5-2 despite being outshot 46-24 by Philadelphia. Former Flyer James vanRiemsdyk scored as the Leafs emerged victorious in Toronto.

Streaks:
The Flyers have won 9 of the last 11 meetings against Toronto including 7 of the last 8 in Philadelphia versus the Leafs.

The Leafs have lost 2 of their last 3 games, while the Flyers have won 3 of their last 4.

Who's Hot:
James vanRiemsdyk continues to lead the Leaf in both goals and points. He has 11 goals and 15 points in 19 games. VanRiemsdyk has 3 goals in his last 3 games.

Jake Voracek is one of the hottest players in the league right now. He has registered an incredible 11 points in his last 4 games. Voracek leads the Flyers in all 3 major categories: goals 7, assists 15, and points 22. Jake has climbed to 9th in the league in total points.

Who's in Net:
Ilya Bryzgalov (9-8-1, 2.77 GAA) will get the start opposite Ben Scrivens (5-5, 2.19 GAA).

Drop the Puck:
The Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at 7:00 PM.