FLYERS RED WINGS CONTINUE PLAYOFF PUSH ON RIVALRY NIGHT

The Flyers (39-26-13, 91 points) and Red Wings (40-28-11, 91 points) – two of the three teams vying for the final two postseason spots in the Eastern Conference – continue their playoff push when they meet at Joe Louis Arena.

This marks the third and final matchup of 2015-16 between these clubs; both of their first games have been decided by one goal, with Philadelphia winning each contest (PHI: 2-0-0, DET: 0-1-1). The Flyers have picked up points in six of their last eight outings overall (5-2-1), while the Red Wings have won six of their past nine (6-3-0).

MILESTONES & MUSINGS

• Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla (1-0—1) scored his 610th career goal to tie Bobby Hull for 16th place in NHL history.
• Flames captain Mark Giordano (1-1—2) posted his 300th NHL point.
• Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell became the 27th active player to reach the 1,000-game milestone. He also appeared in his 374th consecutive contest since joining the team, a franchise record (at any point).
• Canadiens defenseman Ryan Johnston and Jets forward Brandon Tanev both made their NHL debuts.
• Max Pacioretty was voted by his teammates as the Canadiens nominee for the 2015-16 King Clancy Award
• John Tavares (1-2—3) recorded his fifth three-point game of the season and second in as many days (also Monday vs. TBL: 1-2—3).

In other NHL news, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that forward Sam Carrick has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis. Forward Rich Clune has been loaned to the Marlies.

Carrick, 24, has collected 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 50 games with the Marlies this season. Originally selected by the Maple Leafs in the fifth round (144^th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Carrick skated in 16 games with the Leafs during the 2014-15 season.

TUESDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
Carolina 2, BOSTON 1 (SO)
Buffalo 3, NEW JERSEY 1
NY Islanders 4, WASHINGTON 3 (OT)
NY RANGERS 3, Tampa Bay 2
Florida 4, MONTREAL 1
Pittsburgh 5, OTTAWA 3
NASHVILLE 4, Colorado 3
San Jose 3, MINNESOTA 0
CHICAGO 6, Arizona 2
Los Angeles 5, CALGARY 4 (OT)
Winnipeg 2, ANAHEIM 1 (OT)

SNEAK PEEK AT WEDNESDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Vancouver @ Edmonton, 7:00 p.m.
Columbus @ Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
Philadelphia @ Detroit Red Wings, 8:00 p.m.