Before tonight’s game against the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center, fans can bid on some of the Flyers’ favorite pieces of memorabilia from 2010. Basket items include Chris Pronger’s game-worn Stanley Cup Final Helmet, Sergei Bobrovsky’s game-worn autographed skates, Mike Richards autographed Hockey Camp hat and Olympic practice jersey, racing helmet of NASCAR driver Todd Bodine autographed by Jeff Carter and Bodine. Fans are encouraged to visit the 11th Street Atrium, behind Section 113 until the start of the third period in order to place a bid. Fans unable to attend the game can still bid on baskets by filling out an absentee bid form, which can be found at www.ComcastSpectacorFoundation.org/BasketAuction. All money raised will benefit Flyers Charities, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation.

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The Flyers announced today that they have loaned 6-3, 186-lb goaltender Michael Leighton to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, for a six-day conditioning period, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Leighton, 29 (5/19/81), is in his ninth NHL season, his third with the Flyers. The native of Petrolia, Ontario signed a two-year contract extension on June 30, 2010. He underwent back surgery on October 11, a partial discectomy, performed by Dr. Alex Vacarro at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia.

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The Flyers’ power play units continued to struggle in their 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Friday, going 0-for-6 in 10:14 of power-play time and allowing a shorthanded goal. They are now just 1-for-32 over the past six games. For most of this season, the Flyers have gone with a top power-play unit of Danny Briere, Scott Hartnell, Jeff Carter, Chris Pronger and Kimmo Timonen and a second unit of Claude Giroux, Richards, Ville Leino, Matt Carle and Andrej Meszaros

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Six different players scored and the Flyers moved into the NHL lead in goals with 51 as they cruised to their third straight win. James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Danny Briere, Andreas Nodl, Ville Leino and Jody Shelley scored for the Flyers, who are now averaging an NHL-best 3.61 goals per game while allowing 2.44 goals per game, fourth least in the NHL. “We don’t have a top five scorer,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “Every night it’s not the same guys

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The Flyers announced today that they have recalled 5’11”, 179-pound left wing Eric Wellwood from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Wellwood will be available for tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens and will wear No. 47. Wellwood, 20 (3-6-1990), will join the Flyers for the second time this season. He was previously recalled on November 1 and made his NHL debut that night against Carolina.

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Since the day he arrived in Philadelphia a little more than a year ago Flyers coach Peter Laviolette has tried everything to get his team to play more disciplined. Still, the Flyers have more minor penalties (117) and have been shorthanded more times (108) than any team in the NHL. Third-period penalties to Kimmo Timonen, Richards and Briere led to three-straight power-play goals by the Capitals in a 5-4 shootout victory.

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With each passing day, it becomes a little bit more of an issue. When Michael Leighton returns from rehabbing his surgically repaired back, which of the Flyers’ goalies will be the odd man out? One thing is for sure: It won’t be Russian rookie Sergei Bobrovsky, who was dealt just his third defeat of the season Tuesday night with a 3-0 setback in Montreal. Forget the fact that Leighton and Brian Boucher led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals last season

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It’s fair to say that since he replaced John Stevens as head coach nearly a year ago, Peter Laviolette hasn’t made a bad move for the Flyers. Is he about to make his first? Laviolette must decide whether to start red-hot rookie Sergei Bobrovsky or ice-cold veteran backup Brian Boucher for Tuesday night’s game against the Canadiens in Montreal. Bobrovsky, 22, has started every game in the Flyers’ 9-0-1 streak, including a pair of back-to-back sets

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LW JVR is back in the lineup tonight. Andreas Nodl scratched after blocking shot with his foot Saturday night. G Sergei Bobrovsky to start.

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