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Can Philadelphia Flyers Turn the Tide After Recent Clash with Colorado Avalanche?

The Philadelphia Flyers, with a record of 8-9-2, faced off against the Colorado Avalanche, standing at 10-9-0, in a game that ended in a 3-2 victory for the visitors. This match at the Wells Fargo Center saw both teams fiercely competing for dominance on the ice.


Nov 18, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen (60) makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game remained scoreless through the first period as both teams battled it out with strong defensive plays and goaltending. The intensity ramped up in the second period when the Colorado Avalanche managed to slip two goals past the Flyers' defense, setting a challenging pace. The third period saw an impressive attempt by Philadelphia to close this gap, netting two goals and bringing their total points scored to six. Despite their efforts and leading in faceoffs won at 35 against Colorado's 25, they couldn't quite catch up to their opponents' three-goal tally.


Philadelphia's goaltender Aleksei Kolosov showcased remarkable skill between the pipes with 26 saves on 29 shots, reflecting a perfect save percentage under even-strength conditions but ultimately credited with a loss due to three goals conceded. On offense, Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster each contributed one goal for Philadelphia Flyers; Tippett’s shooting accuracy was particularly notable as he capitalized on one of his three attempts.


Nov 18, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) reacts after scoring his second goal of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Star Performances


On Colorado's side, Cale Makar stood out as one of the game stars thanks to his defensive prowess that contributed significantly to his team’s win. Casey Mittelstadt also made notable contributions for Colorado Avalanche alongside Makar.


For Philadelphia Flyers fans looking forward to future games and player performances: Helge Grans was recognized among game stars for his positive impact on defense evidenced by an impressive plus-minus rating of +2 and contributing an assist.


Nov 18, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) controls the puck against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Oliver Kylington (58) during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


The next challenge awaiting Philadelphia Flyers is set against Carolina Hurricanes at Wells Fargo Center on November 20th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into TNT, truTV, Max Internet streaming service or NBCS-PH for live coverage from various broadcasting networks ensuring you catch every moment from this upcoming encounter right from your preferred platform.


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