Flyers Preview: Taking Back Home Ice vs CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Flyers 2-1 earlier this season. Gerry Mayhew scored the only goal against the Blue Jacket.

Elvis Merzlikins will start for Columbus Blue Jackets against Philadelphia Flyers. Jake Bean earns the visitor spotlight. Before this season, the Carolina Hurricanes traded Jake Beans for a 2021 second-round pick.

Ryan Ellis, Sean Couturier, Nick Seeler, Zack MacEwen and Keith Yandle are injured. Hayden Hodgson and Kevin Connauton are healthy scratches. Carter Hart will start for the Flyers.

Noah Cates has been playing a lot of games lately. Mike Yeo praises his contribution to the penalty kill.

Ronnie, Cates and Cate had key moments in the game.