Flyers Host Kraken Seeking Consecutive Wins in Early Season Clash

Philadelphia, PA – Rick Tocchet‘s Philadelphia Flyers will host Lane Lambert‘s Seattle Kraken on Monday night in hopes of securing their first back-to-back victories of the season. The game at Xfinity Mobile Arena is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on NBCSP.

The Flyers enter the matchup with a record of 2-2-1, coming off a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild. In that game, Owen Tippett tied the score late in the third period, and Noah Cates scored the game-winning goal in sudden death.

On the other hand, the Kraken are unbeaten in regulation with a record of 3-0-2, having secured a 4-3 win in overtime over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

As the Flyers prepare for the game, they will focus on several key factors. First, shot suppression has been a strength; they allowed just 15 shots against the Winnipeg Jets and 16 against Minnesota. Philadelphia has averaged 26 shots against per game. Meanwhile, Seattle generates roughly 27.2 shots per game but allows 27.4.

Both Matvei Michkov and Travis Konecny have struggled to find their rhythm this season. Michkov has registered one goal with zero assists, while Konecny has two assists but no goals. Michkov has notably not participated in critical moments of games, making his production a focal point for the Flyers.

Defensively, the supporting cast for the Flyers, which includes players like Travis Sanheim and Cam York, will be crucial in limiting Seattle’s chances on goal. The defense will need to step up to ensure a victory against the challenging Kraken.

Lastly, the Flyers’ power play has been disappointing, converting just 1 of 15 opportunities (6.7%) early in the season. Improving this segment of their game is essential if they hope to achieve a consistent offensive output.

As the teams meet for this matchup, the Flyers are determined to build momentum and improve their standings early in the 2025-26 NHL season.