Montreal Canadiens Aim to Soar Above Philadelphia Flyers in Bell Centre Showdown

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain momentum after a mixed bag of recent performances. The Canadiens have shown resilience and skill, particularly in their last home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, where they secured a convincing 3-0 victory. Their goaltending was impeccable with a 100 percent save rate, turning away all 41 shots faced.

However, consistency has been an issue for Montreal. In their subsequent encounter with the Calgary Flames on enemy ice, they suffered a loss despite putting up an impressive number of shots (38) and winning faceoffs at a rate of 67 percent. The powerplay opportunities failed to convert into goals which could have been decisive in such a close contest.

The most recent game saw them earn an overtime loss against the Boston Bruins at home. While they managed to limit Boston to just one goal during regulation time and displayed strong shorthanded play by successfully defending all seven powerplay shots faced, it wasn't enough to clinch victory.

Looking ahead at their matchup with Philadelphia Flyers, maintaining strong defensive play will be crucial for Montreal Canadiens. Special teams may well be where this game is won or lost; capitalizing on powerplay chances while remaining robust when shorthanded will be key factors that could determine the outcome.

The upcoming clash promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on the ice. Fans can catch this highly anticipated match live from Bell Centre on March 28th at 7:00 PM EDT via ESPN+ online or NBCS-PH TV network broadcasts.