Joel Farabee’s goal at 5:21 of the second period was the only scoring through two periods. He fired in a backhand shot from the slot as the Red Wings were scrambling in their zone. The Flyers had the game’s only power play and didn’t convert.

Philadelphia — This four-game road trip that everyone felt was going to somehow define the Red Wings is finally over. What we learned about them is, there's still probably much to be learned, although Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss in Philadelphia gave the Wings a less than .500 trip (1-2-1).

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The Philadelphia Flyers will play the Detroit Red Wings tonight. A win in regulation would put the Flyers four points ahead of Detroit in the wild-card standings. However, if the Red Wings win in regulation, they will have the same number of points as the Flyers. Thus, this is a significant game for the Flyers.

Cates only had five points in his first 24 games, but he’s been on fire since gaining chemistry with wingers Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink. The trio have combined to become the Flyers’ best line and one of the best lines in the entire league in terms of driving play and generating chances.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

Detroit Red Wings should be in the second period of their game Saturday at the Lightning when they'll be tracking Lions-Commanders playoff game.

Detroit Red Wings Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond & Todd McLellan, Jan. 18, 2025 in Tampa, Fla.