17 Wayne Simmonds RW

Flyers' Wayne Simmonds: Injured, but expected to play

Simmonds seems likely to play against the Jackets, but he may not be at full strength. That's a concern, especially since the 30-year-old has had some issues this season. He's scored nine goals, but with a career-high 15.5 shooting percentage, and only has four assists in 25 games.

Flyers' Wayne Simmonds: Scores in second straight

That's his second straight game with a goal following a six-game stretch in which he didn't find the back of the net. Simmonds is right where he should be with nine goals and 12 points at the quarter mark of the season. He could use more production in the assist category, but if Simmonds stays healthy, he's on pace for another 35-goal campaign.

Flyers' Wayne Simmonds: Heating up again

The veteran didn't have a great end to October, as he went pointless in the last four games of the month. But to begin November, he has a goal and three points in three games. His plus/minus has improved too -- he's posted a plus-3 rating this month. Even more importantly, though, Simmonds is PIM factor per again this season. In 2017-18, he didn't hit the mark of a penalty minute per game, but this season, he has 20 PIM in 15 games. That, combined with his ability to score 30 goals, makes him a unique fantasy asset.

Flyers' Wayne Simmonds: Production drying up a bit

Owners can't fault Simmonds too much, as he leads the Flyers in goals but the last handful of contests have been rough. In general, Philadelphia isn't playing well right now, and it's hurting everyone's fantasy production. For Simmonds, that's going to negatively effect his plus/minus the most, but the good news for Simmonds is he has proven to still be able to score this season even when his teammates aren't.

Flyers' Wayne Simmonds: Jumps to top line Saturday

Simmonds will trade places with Jakub Voracek, who gets relegated to the third line for this matinee. Tough as nails from the right wing, Simmonds has collected five goals and an assist -- with his total including three power-play points -- over the first seven games of the 2018-19 campaign.