Tuesday, 10.9.18 vs San Jose Sharks- Home Opener- 7 p.m. -NBCSN
The Flyers will start off the week against a struggling San Jose Sharks team. The Sharks have only scored five goals while allowing 11. If Philly wants to impress in the home opener, they will need to get the nerves out early to establish a good forecheck and put some pressure on the goalie. The Flyers should get pucks to the net since the puck seems to be finding the back of the net for opposing teams against San Jose. Philadelphia wants to watch out for the defense of the Sharks because they can move the puck and produce in the offensive zone.
The Flyers are going to need to play a team defense game and make sure they cover for each other. The team needs to clog the neutral zone and take away the potential speed of the Sharks especially in transition. Philadelphia should avoid turning the pucks over because San Jose has the ability to make you pay, and put the puck in the back of the net. The Flyers need to play smart hockey and be aware of where all the opposing players are on the ice and be ready from the drop of the puck.
Wednesday, 10.10.18 @ Ottawa Senators- 7:30 p.m.
There is no rest between games for the Flyers as they travel to Ottawa for the second game of a back-to-back. The Senators have allowed 13 goals, but have scored 11 so whichever goalie is in net for the Flyers, he will need to make some saves. It is the early part of the season, but the penalty kill numbers are great for the Senators so the Flyers need to take advantage of their opportunities
on the power play. They should try to stay out of the penalty box since the Sens have a pretty good first unit while a man up.
The Flyers want to get the first goal of the game to try to take the home crowd and team out of the game. They will also have to keep an eye on defenseman Thomas Chabot, who has five points to lead the way for the Senators. The Flyers should attack the defense of Ottawa since it isn't exactly one of the top ranked in the NHL.
Saturday, 10.13.18 vs. Vegas Golden Knights- 1 p.m.
After the back-to-back situation, the Flyers will have a few days off before facing the Golden Knight for the second time in 10 days, this time at home. Philadelphia wants to duplicate the performance of opening night when they played a good game against the Golden Knights. The Flyers want to clog the neutral zone and have active sticks to make it hard for Vegas to get into their zone to get good scoring chances.
The Flyers need to take advantage of their power play chances. The team will also need to keep an eye on Jonathan Marchessault, who leads the Golden Knights in points. They need to take the speed of the Golden Knights away with a good forecheck and spend some time in the offensive zone. Philadelphia wants to get the puck towards the net since it hasn't been the best start for the Vegas goalies.
Predicting the Flyers' Week Ahead
The Flyers will go 2-1-0 this week to get four of a possible six points. They will lose against the Sharks, who will come out hungry since they've been struggling. The Flyers will bounce back on Wednesday night and take the win in Ottawa. They will have a few days off and then play an afternoon game against Vegas, which they will win to get the two points.
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