"The Devils' version of the "next man up" mantra will be put to the test again this afternoon when they play at Philadelphia without rookie defenseman Adam Larsson and winger Ryan Carter in addition to the other skating wounded.

Already sidelined are rookie center Adam Henrique (groin), center Travis Zajac (sore Achilles) and defenseman Henrik Tallinder (blood clot).

Defenseman Bryce Salvador (ankle) and winger Alexei Ponikarovsky (hand) are playing hurt. The Devils (28-19-3), who may recall a player from Albany, are 1-2 against the Philadelphia Flyers (30-14-6) this season.

"I think good teams always find ways to overcome injuries," winger David Clarkson said Friday after a brief practice at AmeriHealth Pavilion. "You're going to miss those guys but the guys who are filling in and playing more have been doing a good job all year, and we'll be ready (against the Flyers). We have good leadership.""