Sharks Set to Battle Flyers at Wells Fargo Center

As the San Jose Sharks prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, fans are anticipating an intense matchup. The Sharks have been navigating through a challenging season, and their recent performances reflect a team in search of consistency.

In their last game against the Anaheim Ducks, despite being on home ice, the Sharks fell short with a 4-6 loss. The statistics revealed areas of concern; they were outscored and had a lower shooting percentage compared to their opponents. However, they did manage to capitalize on powerplay opportunities by scoring three goals out of six chances.

The previous encounter with the New Jersey Devils also ended in disappointment for San Jose as they succumbed to a 2-7 defeat. This game highlighted defensive vulnerabilities as they allowed seven goals at even strength while only converting one out of six powerplay opportunities into goals.

Against the Nashville Predators, there was another struggle for victory that ultimately ended in a 2-4 loss for the Sharks. Despite putting up more resistance defensively and improving their penalty kill performance by not conceding any powerplay goals, it wasn't enough to secure a win.

As we look ahead to their next game against Philadelphia, it's clear that special teams could play a pivotal role once again. The Sharks' ability to improve their even-strength play and maintain discipline will be crucial factors in determining whether they can skate away with two points from this road contest.

Fans can catch all the action from this upcoming clash on March 12th at 23:00 UTC. Broadcast networks include ESPN+ online as well as NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA on television for those tuning in from different regions.