Anaheim at Philadelphia

I know it is early in the season, so to label a game at this point as crucial is a bit premature, but the Flyers are getting to that point. Philadelphia is 0-2-1 in their first three games, and can ill afford to put their backs to the wall this early in the season. Last season the Flyers dropped seven of their first eight, but managed to make a comeback and make the playoffs. They have incentive here to stop the bleeding and I think they come out strong for this one. Anaheim was weak on the power play last season, but have 4 power play goals already this year, but the strength thus far for Philly has been defending the power play, allowing just 1 goal in eight tries this season. The Flyers are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. the Pacific, and will bring the "A" game tonight, so take the home team Flyers.