Game Hub 15: Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers

Lineup Updates and Team Status

Spence joins the lineup as the Senators aim for their first regulation win in a long time. Shortly after this preview was published, reports indicated that Spence is replacing Matinpalo. It appears the Senators may have read this and responded accordingly, leading to this last-minute change. Apologies for the outdated preview.

Senators' Recent Performance

The Senators have gone to overtime in their last three games but lost twice. They are using the same lineup as in their game against the Bruins on Thursday. The team hopes to regain the offensive spark they've shown intermittently this season.

Flyers' Current Form

The Flyers have built momentum with a two-game winning streak, having defeated the Canadiens and Predators in their last matches. They are currently positioned in a wild-card spot.

Lineup Considerations and Team Needs

Currently, the projected lineup features Matinpalo over Spence. There is speculation about when coach Travis Green might try injecting a playmaking defenseman into the third pairing to boost offense from the back end. This is not a criticism of Matinpalo, who has been reliable as a third-pair defenseman, but with Tkachuk — last season's top goal scorer — out, the team could benefit from added offensive firepower.

"The Sens need to take a committee approach to scoring, and Matinpalo doesn’t really provide that element."

The Senators face the challenge of balancing defense and offense while missing key players, making strategic lineup decisions crucial for success.

Author's Summary

The Senators adjust their lineup amid offensive struggles, while the Flyers ride a winning streak, setting the stage for a critical matchup.

Silver Seven — 2025-11-10