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Will the Philadelphia Flyers Seize Victory at Bell Centre Against the Canadiens?

As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on recent trends and secure a win. The Flyers have had a mixed bag of results in their last three games, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.


Jan 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty performs during annual Pride Game against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Boston Bruins, despite a strong offensive showing with five goals and a shooting percentage of seventeen percent, defensive lapses led to six goals against. The even-strength play was solid with all five goals scored during this phase, but they failed to convert on powerplay opportunities. Goaltending was also an area of concern as they allowed six goals from thirty shots.


Against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Flyers struggled in faceoff wins at forty-four percent and were outscored significantly with only two goals compared to six by their opponents. They managed one powerplay goal from three opportunities but allowed one shorthanded goal.


Jan 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers annual Pride Game against the Montreal Canadiens at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

However, there's a silver lining from their game before that against the San Jose Sharks where they emerged victorious with three points. Their powerplay performance was notable with one goal from four chances and an impressive seventy-five percent success rate on faceoffs during powerplays.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as well as consistency in areas where they've shown strength such as even-strength play and penalty killing. Fans should look for improvements in goaltending performance and capitalizing on man-advantage situations which could be decisive factors in this matchup.


Jan 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) takes a shot on goal against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron (52) during third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Flyers will take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on March 28th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into NBCS-PH for television coverage.

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