The Blues are tough at home. But the Flyers are 11-2-1 in their last 14 games and 7-0 the past seven times taking on a foe with a winning record. They also draw the Blues starting backup goalie Carter Hutton, who isn't one of the better second-stringers and is 0-7 in his last seven starts. This will be just his third start this month.

St. Louis' defense is down this season. The Blues have given up at least three goals in five of their last seven games.

The Flyers are playing better than the Blues, who come out of break 2-4-1 in their last seven games.

Philadelphia has the top scoring defense in the league and is expected to get back steady two-way forward Sean Couturier back in its last lineup. He's been out since Nov. 22 with a knee injury.