Ryan Ellis

Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Jason Dickinson battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers rout Kraken 6-1, spoil Hakstol’s return to Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Claude Giroux and Travis Konecny scored, Carter Hart stopped 24 shots and the Flyers spoiled former coach Dave Hakstol’s return to Philadelphia with a 6-1 win over the expansion Seattle Kraken on Monday night.

Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny, right, celebrates with Carter Hart after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers spoil Hakstol’s return in 6-1 win over Kraken

FILE - In this May 21, 2021, file photo, Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis shoots during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the against the Carolina Hurricanes in Nashville, Tenn. The Philadelphia Flyers finally landed a premier defenseman when the acquired Ryan Ellis in a trade with Nashville. The Flyers think he can regain the form that made him one of the NHL's best defenseman — a position of need for the team for a while. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

What shoulder surgery? Flyers D Ellis says only knuckle hurt

FILE - In this May 17, 2021, file photo, Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C. Nashville’s revamping of the roster continued Saturday, July 17, 2021, with the Predators trading Ellis to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Nolan Patrick. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Predators’ revamp goes on with trade of Ryan Ellis to Flyers

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Barclay Goodrow (19) throw punches after a stop in play during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final in Montreal, Monday, July 5, 2021. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rangers acquire rights to Barclay Goodrow from Lightning

Senators take on the Flyers following Stuetzle’s 2-goal performance

Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

Rangers take on the Flyers, look to stop home losing streak

New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

Philadelphia takes on Carolina in Metropolitan Division play

Philadelphia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

Flyers host the Panthers in Eastern Conference action

Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

Flyers and Sharks take the ice in non-conference matchup

Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT

Lightning host the Flyers in Eastern Conference action

Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

Philadelphia plays Vancouver after Konecny’s 2-goal performance

Philadelphia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT

Flyers host the Devils to begin season

New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the New Jersey Devils for the season opener.

Philadelphia takes on conference foe Toronto

Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

Atkinson, Flyers to face Capitals in Washington

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

Arizona plays Philadelphia on 6-game road skid

Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

Flames host the Flyers following shutout victory

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Calgary Flames

Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -147, Flyers +124; over/under is 6

Flyers visit the Canucks after Atkinson’s 2-goal game

Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT

Philadelphia travels to play the Oilers

Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during a shootout in an NHL hockey game between the Predators and the Dallas Stars Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Johansen’s shootout goal leads Predators over Stars 3-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Johansen was the lone scorer in the shootout, leading the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night.

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64), of Finland, celebrates after scoring against the Calgary Flames in overtime of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Granlund beats buzzer, scores in OT as Preds beat Flames 4-3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators gambled that keeping Mikael Granlund instead of trading the pending free agent at the deadline could help them play their way into the postseason.

Teammates congratulate New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) after he scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Josi, Saros lead Predators to 5-2 win over Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) — Coming off back-to-back losses, the Nashville Predators came through with a strong defensive effort and some timely goals to get a needed win.