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Can the Flyers Harness Home Ice Advantage Against the Senators?

As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare to welcome the Ottawa Senators to Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home ice advantage. The upcoming clash, set for March 3rd, will be a true test of resilience and strategy for both sides.


Oct 14, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Anton Forsberg (31) makes a save in front of Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The Flyers' recent performances have been a mixed bag. In their last game against the New Jersey Devils at MetLife Stadium, they fell short despite a high shot volume of 48 attempts and converting one out of three powerplays. Their faceoff win percentage stood at 40 percent, but they were outplayed in terms of goals with a -21 plus-minus rating.


However, looking back at their game against Arizona Coyotes at Wells Fargo Center provides a more optimistic picture. The Flyers emerged victorious with five points scored and an impressive shooting percentage of 15 percent. They dominated faceoffs with a win rate of 59 percent and capitalized on home advantage without conceding any powerplay goals.


Oct 14, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (36) moves the puck with Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph (21) in pursuit during the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

These contrasting outcomes highlight that while the Flyers have shown potential in offensive play, consistency remains an issue—particularly in defensive situations where they've struggled to maintain control.


Against Ottawa Senators, it's crucial for Philadelphia to leverage their strengths—increasing shot accuracy and maintaining discipline to avoid penalties which could disrupt their momentum. With home support behind them and lessons learned from past games, this is an opportunity for the Flyers to demonstrate improved cohesion as a unit.


Oct 14, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) skates with the puck in the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers  at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live from Wells Fargo Center on March 3rd via ESPN+ online or NBCS-PH TV network locally.

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