Nick Schultz moves in for suspended Radko Gudas

Defenseman Nick Schultz will return to the lineup and replace the suspended Radko Gudas on Friday in New Jersey when the Flyers will try to extend their season-high, three-game winning streak.

"The confidence we have in each other is a lot better," captain Claude Giroux said Thursday after practice in Voorhees. "Obviously winning a couple games helps, but it's not just winning those games but how we played, and we beat pretty good teams, too."

The Flyers, who defeated Nashville, the New York Rangers and Ottawa have moved to within three points of a playoff spot. They will be trying to avenge a 4-1 loss to the Devils on Oct. 29.

"They play a good team game," coach Dave Hakstol said. "I think…