Philadelphia Flyers Aim to Break Losing Streak in Match Against Montreal Canadiens

Monday, April 8th, 2024

In the midst of a seven-match losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers are set to compete against the Montreal Canadiens in a crucial game.

The Canadiens, with a record of 29-36-12, are looking to better their performance at home where they've recorded 15 wins, 20 losses, and 4 ties. The Flyers, on the other hand, have managed a season record of 36-31-11 and have a slightly better performance on the road with 17 wins, 15 losses, and 7 ties, even though they've scored 24 fewer goals than they've conceded.

The upcoming match marks the third time these teams have met this season. In their last meeting, the Canadiens emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. Nicholas Suzuki is the leading scorer for Montreal, boasting 33 goals and 41 assists, while Owen Tippett has been prominent for Philadelphia, with 28 goals and 23 assists to his name.

Over their last 10 games, the Canadiens have managed to score an average of 2.7 goals, make 4.6 assists, and incur 4.8 penalties per game. The Flyers, in comparison, have scored an average of 2.4 goals, made 3.3 assists, and incurred 2.8 penalties per game during the same period. Both teams have faced challenges in defense, with Montreal allowing an average of 2.9 goals per game and Philadelphia 3.8.

Each team is dealing with significant injuries. Montreal is missing key players Joshua Roy and Kirby Dach, while Philadelphia is without Rasmus Ristolainen, Ryan Ellis, and Sean Couturier.

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