WFMZ-TV is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1976, this independent television station, a tier 1 media tech buyer, operates with approximately 170 employees and reported $115.7M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a broadcast television and radio entity, WFMZ-TV is an independent television station located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, locally owned by the Maranatha Broadcasting Company.
On April 3, the Philadelphia Flyers were set to visit the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., with both teams in a 'must-win' scenario as the Flyers, after a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, remained two points behind the Eastern Conference's second wild card spot, currently held by the Ottawa Senators. Previously, on March 31, the Islanders relied on Ilya Sorokin for his second consecutive start in net during their playoff push, a decision that preceded a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Earlier, on March 26, the Islanders secured a crucial 2-1 victory against the Dallas Stars at UBS Arena, propelled by Sorokin's 26-save performance. That same day, the New York Islanders surprised many at the NHL trade deadline by acquiring Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues. This followed their move into a wild-card position on March 22, when they edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0, with Sorokin stopping all 26 shots and Bo Horvat scoring the game's only goal.