Flyers Seek to Break Losing Streak by Beating Blue Jackets in Saturday Evening Showdown

Saturday, April 6th, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers, boasting a record of 36 wins, 30 losses, and 11 ties, are set to compete against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have amassed 25 victories, 39 defeats, and 12 draws. The Flyers are eager to snap their current six-game losing streak in this matchup.

In the Metropolitan Division standings, Columbus has a record of 5 wins, 15 losses, and 3 ties, whereas Philadelphia has logged 8 wins, 9 losses, and 5 ties. The Blue Jackets have managed to score 216 goals and have given up 275 goals to their opponents, in contrast, the Flyers have scored 220 goals while allowing 240.

This upcoming game marks the fourth encounter between the two teams during this season. In their last meeting, the Blue Jackets emerged victorious, winning 3-2 after a shootout.

Leading the scoring for Columbus is Johnny Gaudreau with 56 points, consisting of 11 goals and 45 assists. For the Flyers, Owen Tippett has amassed 51 points through 28 goals and 23 assists.

Looking at their performance over the past 10 games, Columbus has been averaging 2.4 goals, 4.1 assists, and facing 3.8 goals against per game. Philadelphia, on a similar note, has averaged 2.7 goals, 3.8 assists, and conceded 3.8 goals against per game.

Both teams are facing challenges with injuries; Columbus will be without Boone Jenner, Daniil Tarasov, Yegor Chinakhov, and Jake Bean for this game. Philadelphia will be missing the services of Rasmus Ristolainen, Ryan Ellis, and Sean Couturier due to injuries.

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