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Tuesday's NHL play will see the Philadelphia Flyers (15-9-3) take on the San Jose Sharks (14-13-3), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Flyers are ninth (with 33 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are eighth (31 points) in the Western Conference.
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Flyers vs. Sharks: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Flyers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 18.42% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.4% | 14th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 22nd |
| Shots | 24 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.09% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 22nd |
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Flyers vs. Sharks Top Players
Flyers
- Trevor Zegras is one of Philadelphia's top contributors this season with 26 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.9%.
- With seven goals and 16 assists, Travis Konecny is one of the top offensive options for Philadelphia with his 23 points (0.9 per game).
- On 67 shots (for nine goals) and 10 assists, Owen Tippett has contributed 19 points this season.
- In the 16 games Daniel Vladar has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 23rd in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has collected 15 goals and 28 assists in 30 games for San Jose, good for 43 points.
- Will Smith is one of the top contributors for San Jose with 28 total points (0.9 per game), with 12 goals and 16 assists in 30 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a key player on offense for San Jose with seven goals and 11 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 10-8-1 this season, collecting 511 saves and allowing 55 goals (3.1 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (26th in the league).
Flyers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Flyers
Tyson Foerster: Out (Upper Body),
Cameron York: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Rasmus Ristolainen: Out (Tricep)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Michael Misa: Out (Lower Body)
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Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Penguins | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Sabres | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Avalanche | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Capitals | L 7-1 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Stars | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | - | Home |