The Flyers try to end their 4 game losing streak tonight in Philadelphia against the Montreal Canadiens. This is the fourth and last regular season meeting between the teams this year. The Canadiens won the last meeting, beat the Flyers 5-0 in Montreal on February 5. Canadiens lead the season series 3-0.

The Flyers are coming off a 4-2 loss in New York against the Islanders Saturday night. The Islanders are coming off a 6-2 win over the Lightning in Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Injuries for the Flyers include Michal Handzus, Kim Johnsson, Chris Therien and Keith Primeau. Simon Gagne is expected to return to the lineup.
Donald Brashear also returns to the lineup after serving a one game suspension.

Injuries for the Canadiens include Jose Theodore and Garth Murray.

Robert Esche is expected to get the start in goal.

Pat Kavanagh and Ryan Ready have been reassigned to the Phantoms.

Eric Desjardins needs two assists to reach 300 as a Flyer. Ken Hitchcock needs one win to reach 119 wins as Flyers head coach and tie Bob McCammon for fourth place on the Flyers All-Time List in coaching wins.