Matchday 11 preview: Flyers vs. Blues

The Philadelphia Flyers earned a monumental 2-0 victory over the Boston Bruins – one that ended two notable losing streaks in Beantown and marked their first regulation win in Boston since 2011 and their first shutout there since 2006.

With Sam Ersson once again holding the goal crease and the defense looking increasingly unified, there is a noticeable improvement in the Flyers' locker room.

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Slowly but surely it builds up

The Flyers' victory over the Bruins was nothing short of their best defensive performance all season as they held off Boston's attack and snuffed out dangerous chances. Ersson, who was in good form throughout, handled the pressure and delivered his first shutout of the season.

But the shutout was a concerted effort, with the Flyers' blue line and forward group blocking lanes, closing gaps and committing to their assignments. For a team that has shown inconsistency this season, this type of defensive unit was a defining moment.

Tonight, the Flyers' challenge will be to replicate that cohesion. St. Louis brings a mix of physicality and skill that demands attention, and the Blues are more than capable of punishing mistakes in structure.

The Flyers' focus in the locker room has been maintaining high performance over multiple games, so this matchup will be an immediate test of how they respond to that goal. A sharp defense not only gives them a better chance to win – it's also important in fostering the team identity that head coach John Tortorella strives to cultivate.

Riding the momentum

Sam Ersson gets the nod again after a confident performance against Boston and will be a crucial figure as the Flyers look to produce consistent results. His positioning, focus and resilience were on full display against the Bruins, and now he has the opportunity to build on that and solidify his role in the Flyers' goaltending rotation.

The Blues present their own challenges, with players like Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn capable of causing havoc in the goal crease. Ersson's ability to stay balanced and dominate his field will be crucial, especially against a team that thrives on second chances.

If he can match or even come close to his current form, the Flyers could very well be capable of another win. Ersson's play tonight could be a deciding factor in the team's ability to run games from the net.

Fight until the end

The Flyers' offensive tenacity has been one of their most promising attributes this season, even if it hasn't always been easy to get going. Against the Bruins, the Flyers continued their aggressive approach, generating pressure and outscoring Boston in the attacking zone.

Although they only managed to score one goal and seal the victory without a goal, this relentless attacking effort wore down the opposition and demonstrated a level of resilience that has become the hallmark of this team.

As they prepare to face the Blues, the Flyers will need to bring that same spirit. Players like Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov and Joel Farabee have shown flashes of glory, and the entire forward line-up is proving ready to fight hard for every opportunity.

Tonight the focus will be on taking chances and taking more chances. The Flyers' ability to capitalize on that offensive strength will be crucial, especially in a close game where a goal or two could swing the momentum.

Projected lines

Philadelphia Flyers

Forward:

Travis Konecny ​​– Sean Couturier – Matvei Michkov

Owen Tippett – Morgan Frost – Tyson Foerster

Joel Farabee – Scott Laughton – Bobby Brink

Noah Cates – Ryan Poehling – Garnet Hathaway

Defense:

Travis Sanheim – Rasmus Ristolainen

Nick Seeler – Jamie Drysdale

Emil Andrae – Erik Johnson

Starting goalkeeper:

Sam Ersson

St Louis Blues

Forward:

Alexandre Texier – Pavel Buchnevich – Jake Neighbors

Brandon Saad – Dylan Holloway – Jordan Kyrou

Brayden Schenn – Radek Faksa – Zack Bolduc

Alexey Toropchenko – Oskar Sundqvist – Nathan Walker

Defense:

Ryan Suter – Colton Parayko

Philip Broberg – Justin Faulk

Scott Perunovich – Matthew Kessel

Starting goalkeeper:

Jordan Binnington

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