Lightning vs. Flyers (03.03.17): Latest injury updates, TV time plan and live stream -details | NHL News

The Philadelphia Flyers (28-32-8) are preparing to face it Tampa Bay Lightning (38-23-5) on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The puck will fall at 7 p.m. ET, whereby the game is available for streaming on ESPN+ and Fubo. While lightning enters the Matchup with a clean state of health, the flyers have to do with several injuries that could affect their performance.

Lightning vs. Flyers: Latest injury updates and how to watch live on March 17th

Philadelphia will be without an experienced defender Ryan Elliswhich was excluded due to a continuing return injury for the season. This season Ellis has not played a single game that left a noticeable gap in the defensive line -up of the Flyers. In addition, defender Rasmus Ristolainen and striker Garnet Hathaway are listed as daily with upper body injuries. Ristolainen contributed 19 points (4 goals and 15 templates) in 63 games, while Hathaway achieved 18 points (8 goals and 10 templates) in 60 appearances. Their availability for the game on Monday remains uncertain, which could weaken the defensive stability and depth of the flyers.

In contrast to the flyers, lightning enters the game without reported injuries and gives them a significant lead in relation to the constellation consistency. The offensive of Tampa Bay was led by Nikita Kucherov, who collected an impressive 92 points this season. Brandon Hagel has made another important contribution with 73 points (31 goals, 42 templates), while Brayden Point added 65 points (32 goals, 33 templates) in 61 games. Andrei Vasilevsky was a dominant presence on the net that guarantees 31 wins and achieved 1315 savings with an average of 3.04 goals.
Despite their challenges, the flyers had strong individual services this season. Travis Konecny ​​was an outstanding point with 65 points (22 goals, 43 templates) in 68 games. Rookie Matvei Michkov impressed 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists) in 66 games and presented his offensive potential. Owen Tippett also made a solid contribution with 36 points (19 goals, 17 templates). The goalkeeper Samuel Ersson held its own savings with a record of 19-13-4 and achieved 842 parades despite a significant defense pressure.
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With the flash, which has the advantage of health and consistency, the flyers need strong performances from their top players to achieve a surprise. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ or Fubo to see how this struggle of these Eastern Conference unfolds.