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Flyers Set to Clash with Sharks at Wells Fargo Center

Philadelphia Flyers fans are gearing up for an exciting matchup as their team prepares to host the San Jose Sharks at the Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers have been showing a strong performance on home ice, and this upcoming game promises to be another test of their resilience.


Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Anthony Duclair (10) shoots the puck against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) and right wing Tyson Foerster (71) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past games, we've seen a mixed bag of results for the Flyers. In their recent encounter with Tampa Bay Lightning, they dominated with a 6-2 victory, showcasing an impressive offensive display by scoring five goals in the third period alone. Their powerplay strength was evident as they capitalized on opportunities despite winning less than half of their faceoffs.


However, consistency has been challenging for Philadelphia. A subsequent game against Pittsburgh Penguins saw them fall short in a high-scoring affair where they lost 7-6 despite outshooting the Penguins. The Flyers' even-strength play was strong, but penalty kills proved costly as they conceded two shorthanded goals.


Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (44) fights with San Jose Sharks right wing Givani Smith (54) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

In another close battle against New York Rangers, Philadelphia's defense was more robust but still ended up losing 2-1. They managed to win a significant majority of faceoffs and had plenty of shots on goal but struggled to convert these into points on the board.


As we look ahead to facing San Jose Sharks, it's crucial for Philadelphia to leverage their home advantage and maintain discipline while capitalizing on powerplay situations. The team will need solid goaltending and defensive coordination to contain the Sharks' offense while looking for those critical scoring opportunities themselves.


Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Anthony Duclair (10) shoots the puck against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) and right wing Tyson Foerster (71) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for March 12th at 23:00 GMT at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into NBCS-PH or NBCS-CA channels for television broadcast coverage.

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