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Flyers' Gagner replaces Lecavalier vs. Jets

Perry Nelson / USA TODAY Sports

The back-and-forth between Sam Gagner and Vincent Lecavalier continues.

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol has decided Lecavalier will be back in the press box Saturday when his team visits the Winnipeg Jets - a sideline seat that has become familiar territory for the veteran center - while Gagner will draw back into the lineup after sitting out Thursday's overtime loss to Calgary.

"It’s really not something I am used to," Gagner said of being in and out of the lineup, according to Tim Panaccio of CSN Philadelphia. "You gotta handle it like a pro. Doesn’t matter to me where I play so long as I’m in the lineup."

Gagner, who will play right wing on a line with Brayden Schenn, and R.J. Umberger, has recorded two goals, three assists, and 12 shots on goal in 10 games for the Flyers.

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