PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Two teams trending in opposite directions will meet Monday night when the struggling Vancouver Canucks visit the .500 Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Canucks (14-20-0) arrive having won three straight, including a 4-1 road victory over the New York Islanders on Friday. Winger Kiefer Sherwood powered that win with a hat trick, part of a recent surge where he has four goals in his last five games. Vancouver’s winning streak, which also includes shutouts of the Rangers and Devils, marks a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season. Philadelphia (17-17-0) looks to stabilize after a 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday snapped a brief two-game win streak. The Flyers have alternated wins and losses frequently in December, struggling for consistency. Defenseman Travis Sanheim has been a steadying force, recording six points (one goal, five assists) in his last 10 games while logging significant minutes. The matchup pits Vancouver’s recent offensive spark against a Flyers team that has allowed 3.2 goals per game this season. Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, who made 22 saves in Friday’s win, is expected to start. Philadelphia’s goaltending situation remains less defined, with the team likely turning to either Sam Ersson or Ivan Fedotov to counter Vancouver’s suddenly productive forwards. This game is the first of a home-and-home set between the clubs, who will meet again in Vancouver next Tuesday. For the Flyers, it opens a brief two-game homestand before a Western Canada road trip. The Canucks continue a six-game road swing, their longest of the season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and Sportsnet Pacific.