Game Hub 15: Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers

The Ottawa Senators are searching for their first regulation win in quite some time. Spence is set to join the lineup, replacing Matinpalo, after insiders confirmed the change shortly after this preview was published. The Senators have gone to overtime in each of their last three games, losing two of them. They are sticking with the same lineup used against the Bruins on Thursday night, hoping to regain the offensive spark they’ve shown at times this season.

Sens Lineup and Recent Form

Spence is in for Matinpalo.
The Sens have played three consecutive overtime games, losing two.
They are using the same lineup as their previous game against Boston.

Flyers’ Recent Performance

The Philadelphia Flyers enter this matchup on a two-game winning streak, having defeated both the Canadiens and the Predators. They currently occupy a wild-card position in the standings.

Projected Lineup and Tactical Notes

Matinpalo was initially projected to play, but Spence is now in.
There’s ongoing speculation about whether Travis Green will experiment with a more offensive defenseman on the third pairing.

“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.”

“The Sens need to take a committee approach to scoring, and Mantinpalo doesn’t really provide that element.”

Author’s Summary

The Senators are adjusting their lineup in hopes of breaking a winless streak, while the Flyers look to maintain their momentum with a solid defensive and offensive approach.

Silver Seven — 2025-11-10