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Will the Philadelphia Flyers Outwit the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center?

As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare to host the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around recent performances. The Flyers have had a challenging stretch in their last few games, with a mix of close calls and tough losses.


Feb 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period in a Stadium Series ice hockey game against the New Jersey Devils at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent encounter against the New York Islanders, despite a strong offensive showing with 33 shots on goal and maintaining an even strength throughout, they fell short in overtime with a final score of 3-4. Their powerplay opportunities didn't translate into goals, and while they won 47 percent of faceoffs overall, it wasn't enough to secure victory.


The game before that saw them facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks where they were outplayed in terms of scoring efficiency. The Blackhawks capitalized on their chances with a shooting percentage of 21 percent compared to just 3 percent for the Flyers. Additionally, despite having more powerplay opportunities than Chicago, Philadelphia failed to convert any into goals.


Feb 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) makes a save against New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Nosek (92) during the third period in a Stadium Series ice hockey game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Traveling back further to Montreal against the Canadiens showed similar struggles for Philly. They managed only one goal from 30 shots while conceding four (two being empty-netters). Their powerplay again was unproductive despite seven chances.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as well as showcasing resilience on home ice. The Flyers will need to sharpen their special teams play and capitalize on scoring opportunities if they want to reverse this trend against a formidable Devils squad.


Feb 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period in a Stadium Series ice hockey game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 13th at 9:00 PM UTC. Broadcasts will be available through ESPN+ online and NBCS-PH TV network along with MSGSN for television viewers.

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