Game Hub 15: Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers

Lineup Changes and Team Situation

Spence is added to the lineup as the Senators seek their first regulation win in a long time. After this preview was published, insiders reported Spence replacing Matinpalo. It seems the Senators agreed with the points made here and acted on them, making this preview slightly outdated.

The Senators enter the game having gone to overtime in their last three matches, losing twice. They are using the same lineup as in their recent game against the Bruins on Thursday. It remains to be seen if they can regain some of the offensive spark they've shown sporadically this season.

Philadelphia Flyers Performance

The Flyers have been playing well, riding a two-game winning streak after victories over the Canadiens and the Predators. They currently hold a wild-card playoff spot.

Projected Lineups and Tactical Notes

Currently, Matinpalo is projected to play instead of Spence. There is ongoing speculation about when coach Travis Green will adjust the third defensive pairing to include a more offensive-minded defenseman. This adjustment might help compensate for the absence of Tkachuk, last year’s top goal scorer.

While Matinpalo is solid defensively, the Senators could benefit from more offensive contributions from the blue line. The team needs a collective approach to scoring, and Matinpalo does not add significantly to their offensive options.

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This is no slight on Matinpalo, who has been quite steady for a third-pairing defenseman, but with Tkachuk out of the lineup — last year’s leading goal scorer — the team could use an extra offensive weapon.

Author's summary: The Senators are adjusting their defense lineup to boost offense amid challenges, while the Flyers ride a strong winning streak positioned in a wild-card spot.

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Silver Seven — 2025-11-10