Flyers' Offensive Woes Exposed in Shutout Loss

0:00For the NHL, it's March 6th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Philadelphia Flyers hope to carry momentum into the trade deadline, but deliver it a flat performance in a three-nothing shutout loss to the Utah. Mammoth at home on Thursday night. This snapped their three-game win streak, tying a season high, and exposed ongoing offensive woes after a rough January that hurt their playoff. Chances Missing forwards, Travis Kineckney for a second straight game in defenseman Nick Seeler. The Flyers mustered just 16 shots on goal, matching there. Season low. They generated minimal expected goals at even strength, and completely faded in the third period, while trailing to nothing. Coach Rick Tocket described the team as soft, with poor execution, struggling to find anyone who stood out. Their power play produced only one shot over three chances, while Utah capitalized quickly on the penalty kill, scoring early in their only full.

1:01Opportunity The defeat likely seals the Flyers direction ahead of Friday's 3 p.m. Eastern Trade deadline, with General Manager Daniel Breyer expected to. Explore deals rather than buy. Defenseman, Rasmus Ristolin, had a solid outing in his 800th NHL game, and forward Carl Grunstrom created chances, but pending free agents, like Nick Destroyers, struggled. Now the Flyers face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, in a rare 530 p.m. battle of Pennsylvania start, followed by a grueling 5 game. Stretch against bubble teams, like the Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Rangers. DNN is sponsored by our partner. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, O-L-I-SOLY PILO dot com.