NHL Daily: Flyers Could Deal Provy; Hakstol a Coach-of-Year Candidate

The Philadelphia Flyers would consider dealing defenseman Ivan Provorov in the right trade, according to a report.

Philly, meanwhile, is rolling, and is being led by an unlikely player, rookie goaltender Sam Ersson. The Flyers won for the fifth time in their last six games Monday as Ersson (4-0, 2.30 GAA, .924 save percentage) blanked the Sabres in Buffalo, 4-0.

And Dave Hakstol, who used to direct the Philadelphia Flyers, has become a strong Coach-of-the-Year candidate. Hakstol’s second-year Seattle Kraken have a stunning 23-12-4 record after Monday’s 4-0 win in Montreal. Seattle went 27-49-6 in its first season. The Kraken are (gulp) 13-4-2 on the road this season.

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Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers are kicking the tires on dealing top-pair defenseman Ivan Provorov, according to a report by the well-respected Elliott Friedman, a national insider. Philadelphia Flyers.

Philly Hockey Now: Sam Ersson recorded the first NHL shutout in his young career, leading the Flyers to a 4-0 win in Buffalo. The Sabres entered the game as the NHL’s highest-scoring team. Philadelphia Flyers.

Seattle Kraken: Seattle is in third place in the Pacific Division — and just six points out of first, with three games in hand — after its 4-0 win in Montreal. Seattle has won five straight, during which it has outscored its opponents, 26-8. Dave Hakstol has done a remarkable job. Seattle Kraken.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins need to change the personnel on their struggling power play, writes Dave Molinari. Pittsburgh Penguins.

Washington Hockey Now: Erik Gustafsson, who is a former Flyer, and Sonny Milano have been bargains for the Capitals. Washington Capitals.

Florida Hockey Now: A look at the Panthers’ potential trade possibilities before the March 3 deadline. Florida Panthers.

Detroit Hockey Now: Tyler Bertuzzi will return to the Red Wings’ lineup Tuesday against the visiting Winnipeg Jets. He has been limited to nine games this season because of a pair of hand injuries. Detroit Red Wings.

Boston Hockey Now: David Pastrnak was named the NHL’s No. 1 star of the week. He has seven goals in his last four games. Boston Bruins.