Tonight the Flyers try to break out of their slump against the Islanders in New York. The Flyers are coming off a very bad 6-1 loss to the Rangers on Thursday in Philly. The Islanders are coming off a 3-2 shootout win over the Devils on Thursday. The Flyers lead the season series 4-1. The teams last met on February 8 in Philly, the Flyers won 5-2.

Antero Niittymaki is expected to get the start in goal for the Flyers.
Donald Brashear was suspended for one game and will not play. Pat Kavanagh has been called up from the Phantoms to replace him for the game.

Injuries for the Flyers include Simon Gagne, Michal Handzus, Kim Johnsson, Chris Therien and Keith Primeau.
Injuries for the Islanders include Eric Godard and Petteri Nokelaninen.

Eric Desjardins needs two assists to reach 300 as a Flyer.