GDT January 21, 2025 : Season 98, Episode 47 : Liberty or Death in The City of Brotherly Love

[LeftWinger 5,076]

Detroit Red Wings (21-21-4) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (21-20-6)

When: Tuesday, January 21

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Where: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

 

As the Detroit Red Wings prepare to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, the stakes are high for both teams. After a promising start to their four-game road trip, which began with a victory over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Red Wings have hit a rough patch. With back-to-back losses against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars—where they managed to score only two goals—they find themselves hungry for redemption.

Currently sitting in seventh place in the Atlantic Division, the Red Wings are five points adrift of the last Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Their recent 4-1 defeat against the Stars not only extended their losing streak against this former rival to ten games but also served as a wake-up call. The team is eager to shift gears and regain momentum before they return home later this week.

On the opposite side, the Flyers are in a similar position, but they come into this matchup riding a wave of confidence. With four wins in their last five games, Philadelphia is aiming to solidify its playoff aspirations and climb the standings. Currently, they sit sixth in the Metropolitan Division, just two points ahead of the Red Wings and three points shy of a Wild Card spot.

This game marks the third and final meeting of the season between these two competitive squads, with one win apiece thus far. As the tension builds and both teams look to secure crucial points, fans can expect an exciting showdown filled with passion, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of victory. Tune in to watch the action unfold on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit!

After a challenging period away from the NHL, Elmer Söderblom is finally making his return, and excitement is brewing in Detroit! The Red Wings have officially recalled the towering 6-foot-8 left winger from their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, just in time for tonight’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Fans can catch the action at 7 p.m. on the FanDuel Sports Network.

At just 23 years old, Söderblom has demonstrated significant promise during his time with the Griffins this season, racking up five goals and 12 assists over 38 games. His physical presence on the ice has also contributed to a solid plus-4 rating, proving that he can make an impact both offensively and defensively. With a track record featuring 23 goals and 31 assists across 119 games in the AHL, it's clear that Söderblom is ready to re-establish himself at the NHL level.

Last season, Söderblom debuted with the Red Wings, showcasing his skill by netting a goal in his very first game against the Montreal Canadiens. Despite the setbacks he faced due to a lower-body injury, which curtailed his momentum early in the season, he managed to score a total of five goals and three assists in his 21 appearances. It’s no wonder the Red Wings were keen to give him another shot—they originally brought him up straight from the Swedish Hockey League after an impressive season with Frolunda.

As he steps back onto the ice tonight, fans are eager to see how Söderblom will adapt and integrate into the Red Wings' lineup while contributing to the team's quest for victory on this critical road trip. His blend of size, strength, and skill could prove to be a game-changer as he helps fuel the Red Wings’ playoff aspirations. Welcome back, Elmer!

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Edited 9 hours ago by LeftWinger

[kipwinger 8,702]

Well done with the GDT lefty!

Supposedly Big Elmer is figuring out the heavy game in the AHL. I’ll be paying attention to see if he can make a statement physically on the forecheck.

[Rick D 376]

I was at the game in Dallas the other night, hopefully we can get a better result than the last two. 

[kipwinger 8,702]

7 minutes ago, Rick D said:

I was at the game in Dallas the other night, hopefully we can get a better result than the last two. 

Bummer, sorry about that buddy. Woof

They just showed Elmer delete some kid on the forecheck in the pregame. If he does that regularly he’s going to kill someone.

[kipwinger 8,702]

You guys see all the internet uproar about how the league needs to “protect” McDavid? What a puss. The league didn’t need to protect MacKinnon or Barkov.

[TLGTrico 649]

This team has scored two goals in two and a half games

[Rick D 376]

54 minutes ago, kipwinger said:

You guys see all the internet uproar about how the league needs to “protect” McDavid? What a puss. The league didn’t need to protect MacKinnon or Barkov.

Everyone needs to follow the same rules. If you do something to deliberately hurt someone, that player needs to be protected too. 

[Rick D 376]

The way teams have been able to take the puck to the front of the net lately has been a huge problem for us. 

[kipwinger 8,702]

Our 3rd pair is abysmal. 

[mackel 748]

1 hour ago, kipwinger said:

Our 3rd pair is abysmal. 

Our roster is abysmal.   Others than 2 guys on D, 4 smallish skilled forwards and average goaltending we're absolute trash.