Philadelphia (7-9-5) is only four points behind the Islanders (10-8-3) in the Eastern Conference standings, but there's a much larger gap in quality between the two teams. New York has a plus-6 goal differential, while Philadelphia is second-worst in the NHL at minus-22. The Flyers are tied for last in scoring with 38 goals after 21 games. They're in the Bottom 10 in the league in goals against, shots against, power-play percentage and penalty-kill percentage.
The Flyers also have another injured player to worry about. Centre Sam Gagner suffered a cut above his eye after he landed on his face during Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes (+115 away). Gagner is listed as questionable to face the Islanders; centres Ryan White (upper body) and RJ Umberger (foot) are already out for Philadelphia, as is defenseman Mark Streit (groin). Former first-round blueliner Thomas Hickey (lower body) is expected to miss the game for the Islanders.
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The Philadelphia Flyers (7-9-5) are only four points behind the New York Islanders (10-8-3) in the Eastern standings, but there's a considerable gap in quality between the former Patrick Division rivals. They'll meet again this Wednesday (7:30 PM ET, NBCSN) at Barclays Center.
The Islanders have a goal differential of plus-6 after 21 games, while Philadelphia is second-worst in the league at minus-22. Injuries have been an ongoing problem for the Flyers; centre Sam Gagner could miss Wednesday's game after he was cut above the eye during Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes (+115 away).
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