(MINI-PREVIEW 9 AM)

The outcome of tonight's game at the Wachovia Center will go a long way toward swinging the momentum of the Flyers' first-round series with the New Jersey Devils. The Flyers easily could be up 2-0 in the series right now but just as easily could be down 0-2, so this series still has yet to see either club truly gain the upper-hand.

Philly has plenty of positive things to build off from the games in New Jersey. The club's work ethic has remained sound, and Brian Boucher has given the team the type of goaltending it has needed. It was nice to see Claude Giroux step up in the last game, and for the blueline to contribute some offense. On the other hand, it is nerve-racking every time the third defensive pairing is in the ice, and the club needs for Jeff Carter, Danny Briere and Simon Gagne to get going offensively.

LINEUP (subject to change)

Gagne - Richards - Carcillo
Hartnell - Carter - Briere
JVR - Giroux - Asham
Powe - Betts - Laperriere

Carle - Pronger
Timonen - Coburn
Parent - Bartulis/Krajicek

Boucher
[Backlund]

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