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.

The Philadelphia Flyers dismantled the Anaheim Ducks in Saturday’s game at Wells Fargo Center, winning in decisive fashion 6-0. But there was also some drama surrounding the contest, as it featured the return of former Flyers draft pick Cutter Gauthier to Philadelphia for the first time since he requested a trade out of town.

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.

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.

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.

The Flyers could use a long-term option down the middle of the ice, making Sabres star Dylan Cozens a trade fit.

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.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders, 5-3, at UBS Arena in Elmont on Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders, 5-3, at UBS Arena in Elmont on Thursday evening. Five different Flyers players scored goals, while Travis Konecny collected three assists.

Any win against a divisional rival is a big deal, but the Philadelphia Flyers’ 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders carried extra weight.

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.