Early in the third period, Tippett's second tally of the game (17th) and a Matvei Michkov deflection goal (11th) re-opened a two-goal edge for Philly. In the middle stages of the frame, Tippett scored (SHG, 18th) on a shorthanded breakaway to complete his hat trick. Later Michkov collected his second goal of the night (ENG, 12th).

Should the Colorado Avalanche have cause for concern as losses continue to pile up?

Philadelphia Flyers (23-17-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (34-5-9, in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Colorado Avalanche after Christian Dvorak scored two goals in the Flyers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Get Edmonton vs Washington hockey betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on Jan. 24.

They’ve been especially high since Zach Hyman returned to the lineup, and my Capitals vs. Oilers predictions are banking on that remaining the case. Let’s dive into my NHL picks for Saturday, January 24.

FLYERS (23-17-9) at AVALANCHE (34-5-9) 9 p.m. ET; NBCSP, ALT Flyers projected lineup Trevor Zegras -- Christian Dvorak -- Travis Konecny Denver Barkey -- Sean Couturier -- Owen Tippett Matvei Michkov