Travis Konecny has been there before. The Flyers' alternate captain is not worried about Joel Farabee. "He's a huge part of this team," Konecny said.

It's clear that the Flyers still aren't happy about being spurned by Cutter Gauthier, and he was challenged by Travis Konecny.

Philadelphia Flyers (17-19-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Dallas Stars after Travis Konecny’s two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Flyers’ 3-2 loss.

Travis Konecny had a heated exchange with former Flyers rookie Cutter Gauthier during Saturday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The moment happened in the second period with 9:31 minutes remaining.

Shines with four-assist outing

Konecny scored both Philadelphia goals in a 3-2 loss to Toronto on Tuesday. The first was a one-timer from the right face-off circle; the second came when a teammate stole a puck from a Leafs defender and found Konecny in front and alone.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny tallied four assists during Saturday's 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Konecny tallied two primary assists in the opening frame, one on the power-play.

New Jersey looks to get back on track against the Philadelphia Flyers in a matinee game. Saturday's game is the first of two Next Generation Weekend games presented by RWJBarnabas Health. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.

On Friday, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced it has suspended New York Islanders forward Max Tsyplakov for three games for his illegal check to the head of Flyers forward Ryan Poehling on Thursday night. The third game of his suspension is a rematch between the Flyers and Islanders at UBS Arena.

New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov has been suspended for three games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia Flyers forward Ryan Poehling.

First and final thoughts … So Rams linebacker Jared Verse spoke to the Los Angeles Times the other day about his distaste for Eagles fans. Actually, distaste is too soft a word to describe Verse’s sentiments.