Canadiens Look to End Losing Streak Against Struggling Flyers

PHILADELPHIA – The Montreal Canadiens aim to break a three-game losing streak as they face the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025. After suffering a disheartening 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues earlier this week, the Canadiens know a win is crucial if they hope to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

The Canadiens, currently holding a record of 33-28-9, are struggling but remain within reach of the Eastern Conference playoff race, thanks to some favorable outcomes elsewhere in the league. Head coach Martin St-Louis emphasized the need for his players to regain control of their own destiny, stating, “We can’t continue to rely on outside help. We need to take matters into our own hands, starting Thursday.”

Conversely, the Flyers have had a rough month, with a dismal 2-10-1 record in March. Once viewed as contenders for the postseason, the Flyers have seen their hopes dashed and are currently on a six-game losing streak. During this slump, Philadelphia has struggled offensively, scoring over two goals in a game only once during that span. “Our confidence is low right now. We need to find a way to turn it around,” said Flyers’ player Travis Konecny, who leads the team with 68 points.

Tonight’s matchup is vital for both teams, with Montreal needing a win to stabilize their position in the standings and Philadelphia aiming to break free from their recent struggles. The Canadiens have previously defeated the Flyers 4-3 in October and will seek to repeat that success.

Statistics highlight the contrasting performances of the two teams; Montreal boasts a 21.3 percent success rate on the power play, while Philadelphia struggles with just 13.7 percent. Defensively, the Canadiens have a penalty kill rate of 80.5 percent compared to the Flyers’ 77.3 percent.

Fans should keep an eye on Canadiens forward Alex Newhook, who has been generating opportunities but has only one goal in his last ten games. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s Konecny remains the primary target for Montreal’s defense. If the Canadiens can effectively neutralize him, they increase their chances of snapping their losing skid.

The game is set to start at 7:00 p.m. ET. For coverage, tune into TSN2 or RDS, and listen to TSN 690 or 98.5 FM for radio commentary.