3 Takeaways From Flyers' Win vs. Senators

Any game that starts with Gritty descending from the ceiling fully decked out as Spider-Man is bound to be an entertaining one, and this matchup between the Flyers and Senators certainly delivered. 

It was a critical game for the Flyers, as they were at risk of having another weekend of back-to-back losses, but were able to keep themselves alive and deliver a performance that let onlookers know that despite some stumbles, they are determined to finish the season strong. 

TyFo Fever Takes Philadelphia

Let's get one thing straight—Tyson Foerster has been a good player all season. He had all of the individual makings of a standout forward, but ever since coming back from a foot injury that caused him to miss four games, Foerster has been a superstar. Against the Senators, he netted two goals (including a powerful penalty shot), bringing his total to six in his last five since being cleared to play again.

With 16 goals on the season, Foerster finds himself behind only the Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard and the Minnesota Wild's Marco Rossi (T-17) for most goals scored by a rookie this season. His penalty shot also puts the Flyers at 5-for-5 on penalty shots, setting a new single-season NHL record. Overall, not a bad night for the 22-year-old. 

Sandstrom Stands Strong

Felix Sandstrom got his first look in goal this season for the Flyers, and made the case for why he deserves to stay in the NHL as Sam Ersson's backup. While the Flyers' defense deserves plenty of credit for keeping goals out, Sandstorm had more than his fair share of crucial blocks and clutch saves (and the goalposts helped out, too.) 

This isn't Sandstrom's first opportunity to prove himself at the NHL level, but it's undoubtedly his biggest. With Cal Petersen placed on waivers and the Flyers not having heaps of other goaltenders to call up, the No. 2 spot is currently Sandstrom's to lose. It will take more than one game to assess how ready he is to compete at the NHL level, but this isn't his first spin around the block, he has that Swedish connection with Ersson to help him integrate better into the locker room, and it's a safe bet that with the possibility of playoffs looming, Sandstrom will have more motivation than ever to be at his best. 

Nick's (Probably) Going Nowhere

Nick Seeler has been a hot topic in trade talks the past couple of months, and with the trade deadline quickly approaching on Mar. 8, speculation has ramped up to an all-time high surrounding the defenseman's future. Will he stay in Philadelphia? If he does, do they keep his defense partner, Sean Walker, as well? How much would his contract be worth if they do decide to extend him? 

All valid questions, but one thing is clear—the Flyers want to hold on to him. Furthermore, John Tortorella confirmed that they never had intentions of trading him away. 

"We said that from the get-go, we're not looking to trade Seels," he said. "He's a huge part of the competitiveness of the room that brings that room together...He's one of the true competitors that I've ever coached as far as he handled himself."

The Flyers will remain at the Wells Fargo Center for their next game, taking on the St. Louis Blues on Mar. 4 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

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