Report: Flyers announce lineup changes ahead of tonight's game!

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Report: Flyers announce lineup changes ahead of tonight's game!
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Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol confirmed some lineup changes ahead of tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, as reported on Twitter by hockey insider John Boruk. Forward Jori Lehtera will be back in the lineup, and will take the place of Taylor Leier. Defenseman Brandon Manning will be back in action and will take Travis Sanheim's spot. 


Lehtera, 30, was drafted 65th overall by the St.Louis Blues in 2008. The Flyers acquired him via trade last summer in a deal that sent forward Brayden Schenn to the Blues. He played 238 games in the NHL with St.Louis and Philadelphia, registering 102 points, and added 15 points in 33 playoff games. This season, the Finnish forward has two points in 20 games.

Manning, 27, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Flyers in 2011. He played 164 in the NHL so far, registering 30 points and 172 penalty minutes, and added one point in six playoff games. He has six points and 16 penalty minutes in 22 games played this season.

The Flyers are currently eight in the Metropolitan division with a record of 15-14-8.

Source: John Boruk