Flyers aim to keep win streak going, visit the Canadiens
Philadelphia Flyers (31-36-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (36-30-9, in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal is 36-30-9 overall and 20-12-5 at home. The Canadiens rank fifth in NHL play with 294 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game).
Philadelphia has a 12-17-8 record in road games and a 31-36-9 record overall. The Flyers have gone 8-14-3 when they commit more penalties than their opponent.
Saturday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Flyers won the last matchup 6-4. Sean Couturier scored two goals in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has 26 goals and 55 assists for the Canadiens. Christian Dvorak has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Travis Konecny has 24 goals and 49 assists for the Flyers. Ryan Poehling has scored six goals with three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Flyers: 4-5-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
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