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Philadelphia Flyers' Offensive Struggles Highlighted in Columbus Blue Jackets' Shutout Victory

The Philadelphia Flyers faced a challenging night at the Wells Fargo Center, falling to the Columbus Blue Jackets with a final score of 3-0. This result leaves the Flyers with a record of 33-38-10, while the Blue Jackets improved to 39-33-9. Despite their efforts, the Flyers were unable to find the back of the net throughout all three periods.


Dec 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Cam Atkinson (89) skates the puck against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Flyers' Offensive Woes


The Flyers struggled offensively, managing only 29 shots on goal without converting any into points. Travis Konecny led his team with six shots but was unable to break through Columbus's defense. Samuel Ersson stood out in goal for Philadelphia, making 31 saves and maintaining a save percentage of 91 percent despite conceding three goals.


Blue Jackets Capitalize


Columbus capitalized on their opportunities, scoring twice in the second period and adding another goal in the third. Jet Greaves was instrumental for Columbus between the pipes, stopping all shots he faced from Philadelphia's offense. The Blue Jackets also demonstrated efficiency during power plays by scoring one powerplay goal from two opportunities.


Looking ahead, Philadelphia will travel to face off against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on April 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this game live on ESPN+, MSG-B or NBCS-PH networks. Share this article with fellow fans as we continue following every moment of our team's journey!

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