Flyers : the Habs will have to watch Matvei Michkov, but Ryan Poehling is also on fire

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Flyers at the Centre Bell. This will be an opportunity for the club to avenge their defeat at the hands of Brad Shaw’s team, which occurred about ten days ago.

This was the last game before Kaiden Guhle’s return, but most importantly, it was a defeat that was not ideal considering the playoffs race in town.

And just like the last game, all of this has the makings of a trap game for the Habs. The club will have to make sure not to be surprised by a team that wants to play the troublemakers, but most importantly, a team that is counting on guys who are on fire these days.

Matvei Michkov is the name that obviously comes to mind. The young Russian has scored 11 points in his last six games, including seven in his last three, and it seems that John Tortorella’s departure is doing him good. And facing Lane Hutson, his rival for the Calder, he may want to put on a show.

However, there is another player on fire with the Flyers, and we’re talking about a name known to the Habs: Ryan Poehling has 10 points, including seven goals, in his last 10 games. He is also on fire.

With 10 points in his last 10 games, including seven goals and three assists, Ryan Poehling is making the most of his expanded role.

Poehling has gained importance within the organization following the trades that sent Scott Laughton and Morgan Frost to other teams last month. He is playing a lot more minutes, and right now, he is giving his coaches reason to trust him with such a role.

Note that he did not practice with the team this morning, but the Flyers’ coach confirmed that Poehling will play tonight. And that’s good news for the club considering his recent contributions.

It remains to be seen if Michkov and Poehling will still be on fire after a long break. The Flyers have not played since Monday, which means they will be well-rested tonight, but perhaps a bit rusty.

Four full days without a game can be enough for a little rust to set in.

All eyes will obviously be on Michkov tonight, but Poehling is also playing like a guy who could do some damage to the Habs tonight. And the possibility of hurting his former club, which is in the midst of a playoffs race, must be motivating him.

The atmosphere is good at the Habs.

We smile because there’s hockey tonight #GoHabsGo

Wow.

There was a goalie fight last night in the ECHL!

Colton Parayko is approaching a return, but Jim Montgomery wants to be patient.

Parayko skated with the team Friday and was on the ice for today’s optional. He’s progressing, but Monty says, “I saw a couple of instances out there where for me, I wouldn’t have the confidence to play him even if he told me he’s a player. He’s getting close, but to me, he’s not ready.”