COLUMBUS, Ohio — Goalie Cal Pickard will get his second start of the season Thursday night and right winger Corban Knight will make his debut for the Flyers when they face Columbus at Nationwide Arena.
Pickard relieved Brian Elliott early in the third period and was the winner as the Flyers defeated Florida in a shootout, 6-5, Tuesday night. Coach Dave Hakstol said Pickard's getting Thursday's start was scheduled in advance and had nothing to do with Elliott's performance (four goals on 23 shots) against the Panthers.
Florida managed just one goal in three shootout attempts against Pickard, who is 2-0 with a 3.