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Colorado Avalanche Set to Face Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center

As the Colorado Avalanche prepare to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, fans can anticipate an exciting NHL matchup. The Avalanche have been showing a strong performance in their recent games, which suggests they are coming into this game with momentum.


Oct 12, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Arizona Coyotes, Colorado secured a convincing 4-1 victory. This win was underpinned by an impressive offensive display where they managed to convert 15 percent of their shots into goals and dominated faceoffs with a winning percentage of 57 percent. Their powerplay opportunities didn't yield goals this time, but their even-strength play was particularly effective as all four goals came during such situations.


The previous game against the Ottawa Senators also ended in favor for Colorado with a scoreline of 6-4. Once again showcasing their scoring prowess, they hit the net on 15 percent of shots taken and were strong in faceoff wins at 56 percent. The powerplay unit excelled by capitalizing on four out of five opportunities.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as evidenced by their performance against the Chicago Blackhawks where they fell short with a score of 2-3. Despite winning over half of faceoffs and converting two powerplay chances, it wasn't enough to secure victory.


The upcoming game is expected to be challenging as both teams will look to assert dominance early on. The Wells Fargo Center is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into the home team's advantage; however, if Colorado maintains its current form—particularly in even-strength situations—they could very well counteract any home ice benefit.


Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for January 20th at 18:00 UTC+0. It will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally on ALT and NBCS-PH networks for those who wish to follow along live from Philadelphia or from home.

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