Canucks bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers (4-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (3-15-1, in the Pacific Division)Vancouver, British Columbia; Monday, 9:30 p.
The Vancouver Canucks are preparing to face the Philadelphia Flyers in an attempt to end their five-game losing streak. The Canucks have struggled this season, posting a 3-15-1 record overall. They have been particularly poor at home, going 1-7-0 in their last eight games. Vancouver ranks seventh in the NHL for penalty minutes per game, averaging 10.5 per contest.
Their road record is also concerning, with the Canucks going 1-6-1 on the road this season. In their last 10 games, the Canucks have managed just 1 win, 9 losses and 0 draws, averaging 2.7 goals scored, 4.5 assists, 4.3 penalties and 11.9 penalty minutes per contest while conceding 4.3 goals per game.
The Flyers, on the other hand, have been more consistent, posting a 4-4-2 record in their last 10 games. They average 3.1 goals scored, 5.7 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes per game while conceding three goals per game. Matvei Michkov has been a standout performer for the Flyers with 10 goals and 3 assists over their last 10 games.
This will be the first meeting of these teams this season. The Canucks are hoping to break their current skid and turn things around in Philadelphia.
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