Five things to know about the Flyers today as they host Avs

Five things to know today about the Flyers (28-26-7), who host the NHL's worst team, Colorado (17-40-3 ), on Tuesday:

4. With the trade deadline Wednesday at 3 p.m., this could be the last game several forwards play for Colorado, including Matt Duchene, captain Gabriel Landeskog, and Jarome Iginla. The Avs are averaging a league-low 2.02 goals per game.

5. Steve Mason, who is also the subject of trade rumors, will make his first appearance in seven games for the Flyers, who have fallen to 12th in the 16-team East. Mason is 16-17-6 with a 2.90 goals-against average and .900 save percentage.