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Lightning Strikes Philadelphia: Tampa Bay Eyes Victory at Flyers' Nest

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of success. The Lightning have been showcasing a strong performance in their past games, which bodes well for this upcoming clash.


Jan 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) battle for the puck during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on home ice, the Lightning electrified the crowd with a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, netting six goals from 39 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of fifteen percent. Faceoff wins were also a key factor; they won fifty-seven percent of draws and capitalized on two empty-net opportunities to seal their win.


The game prior saw them secure a hard-fought shootout win against the Boston Bruins after finishing regulation and overtime tied at two apiece. Despite being outshot, they managed to keep their composure and clinch victory through stellar goaltending – saving one hundred percent of shots faced during both shorthanded plays and in overtime.


Jan 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) checks the puck away form Philadelphia Flyers left wing Joel Farabee (86) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Continuing this streak, Tampa Bay's visit to Columbus resulted in another win with four goals scored from thirty-seven shots (eleven percent shooting accuracy). Their powerplay unit found success twice during three opportunities, contributing significantly to their four-to-two triumph over the Blue Jackets.


These statistics suggest that Tampa Bay is finding ways to win whether through robust defense or by capitalizing on scoring chances. As they gear up for Philadelphia, maintaining these trends could be crucial in overcoming the Flyers on their own turf.


Jan 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action as it unfolds live from Wells Fargo Center on February 28th. The game will be broadcast nationally via ESPN+ and locally on BSSUN channel 653 for those following from afar. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time – don't miss what promises to be an exciting matchup!

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