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Philadelphia Flyers Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Ottawa Senators

The Philadelphia Flyers are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Ottawa Senators at the Wells Fargo Center. Both teams have been performing well in recent games, but the Flyers have a slight edge with their impressive winning streak.


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

In their previous three games, the Flyers showcased some exceptional performances from their players. Nicolas Deslauriers, a forward for the Flyers, displayed great defensive skills with 5 hits and 1 takeaway in just over 6 minutes of ice time. Joel Farabee, another forward for the team, had an impressive 5 shots on goal and played for over 18 minutes. Travis Sanheim, a defenseman, contributed with solid defensive play and recorded 2 hits and 1 takeaway.


Travis Konecny has been a standout player for the Flyers in recent games, recording 2 assists and playing over 23 minutes in each game. His offensive contributions have been crucial to the team's success. Another player to watch out for is Sean Couturier, who has shown great offensive prowess with 3 shots on goal in each game.


Oct 14, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Rourke Chartier (49) skates with the puck in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The Flyers' goaltender, Samuel Ersson, has been outstanding between the pipes with a save percentage of 87% and making a total of 34 saves in his last game. His strong performance has given the team confidence in their defensive abilities.


On the other side of the ice, the Ottawa Senators have also had some notable performances from their players. Ridly Greig, a forward for the Senators, showcased his defensive skills with 1 hit and played over 14 minutes in one game. Jakob Chychrun, a defenseman for the team, recorded 1 shot on goal and played over 24 minutes.


Oct 14, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) skates with the puck in front of Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyson Foerster (71) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Joonas Korpisalo has been solid in net for the Senators with a save percentage of 91% and making a total of 31 saves in his last game. His strong goaltending has kept the team in close games.


Looking ahead to the upcoming game, the Flyers have a slight advantage with their recent winning streak and impressive performances from key players. However, the Senators cannot be underestimated, as they have shown resilience and strong defensive play.


In order for the Flyers to continue their winning streak, they will need to rely on their top performers such as Travis Konecny and Samuel Ersson. Konecny's offensive contributions and Ersson's stellar goaltending will be crucial in securing a victory for the team.


The game is scheduled for March 3rd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ and NBCS-PH. It promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams vying for a win.

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