As if facing the Flyers, on a 10-2-0 run and with a league-best 37 road points, isn't enough, Tampa Bay might be without forward Ryan Malone (mid-body injury), and defensemen Mattias Ohlund (knee) and Mike Lundin (mid-body injury).

"I expect both teams to have some problems," Boucher said. "It's the execution. I don't think there's going to be a will problem. Both teams are going to respect each other and battle it out as hard as they can. But the reality is, the execution will probably be off for both teams."

:dobozban:After the Flyers comes Washington on Friday, the Hurricanes on Feb. 12, the Flyers on the 15th and Red Wings on the 17th.