Flyers Drop Saturday Matinee in Ottawa
The Flyers lose to the new look Ottawa Senators on Saturday to a score of 5-2
The Senators out shot the Flyers 31-21 in a game that consisted of 40 penalty minutes. Before the game former Flyers captain Claude Giroux was honored before the game for his 1,000 point which he recorded late last season. The Flyers organization presented Giroux with a golf package, while the Senators gave him a silver stick. The new owner of the Senators Michael Andlauer performed the ceremonial puck drop before the game.
The Flyers made two lineup changes before the game, playing Tyson Foerster over Bobby Brink who played in his NHL debut on Thursday. And Emil Andrae made his NHL debut today while Egor Zamula was a healthy scratch. The goaltending matchup for this game placed Carter Hart against Anton Forsberg. The Sentors have high hopes this season with the addition of Vladimir Tarasenko during free agency.
The Flyers were outplayed all game long, having ten less shots then the Senators, winning only 38% of faceoffs and giving up three powerplays goals. The first two goals of the game were scored by Jacob Chychrun of the Senators. Travis Konecny scored his third goal in three games late in the first period on a 5 on 3 powerplay. In the second period Jake Sanderson scored for Ottawa on the powerplay. Eighteen seconds later Cam York responded to make the game 3-2. Brady Tkachuk scored with six second left in the second period to retake a two goal led for the Sens, and again 92 seconds into the third period. Nick Seeler was involved in the first fight of the season as he squared up against Mark Kastelic late in the second period.
The Flyers next game is their home opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday the 17. The start time has been moved up to 6pm as it will be a busy night at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Flyers home opener vs Canucks at Wells Fargo Center starting at 6
Game 2 of the NLCS Phillies vs Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park first pitch at 8:07
International Soccer Friendly at Lincoln Financial Field Mexico vs Germany at 8
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