The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) are set to face off against their longtime rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4), in what promises to be an intense Metropolitan Division matchup at PPG Paints Arena on Monday night.
Recent history favors the Penguins, who have dominated the head-to-head series by winning seven of their last ten meetings, including their last two encounters which featured a 4-1 victory and a high-scoring 7-6 thriller.
The Penguins enter the contest looking to bounce back from a 3-0 shutout loss to the New Jersey Devils, while the Flyers come in with momentum following their 5-4 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Both teams have struggled defensively this season, with Pittsburgh allowing 3.66 goals per game and Philadelphia conceding 3.59, setting the stage for what could be another high-scoring affair between these Pennsylvania rivals.
Sidney Crosby continues to lead the Penguins' offense with 35 points, while the Flyers' attack has been energized by Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett, who combined for five points in their last outing.
As these longtime rivals prepare to add another chapter to their storied rivalry, both teams will be desperate to improve their positions in the tightly contested Metropolitan Division standings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: who will win?
For tonight's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 58.25% chance of defeating the Flyers.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 58.25% win probability
- Superior offensive output (105 goals scored vs Flyers' 105 in more games)
- Better recent form (LWWLW vs Flyers' WLLLW)
- Higher position in Metropolitan Division (4th vs 5th place)
Philadelphia Flyers: 41.75% win probability
- Poor defensive record (123 goals against, among bottom third in conference)
- Inconsistent recent performance (3 losses in last 5 games)
- Lower points total (34 points in 34 games vs Penguins' 35 in 35)
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -125 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +105 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 15 out of 35 matches this season.
- 2The Philadelphia Flyers have won 15 out of 34 matches this season.
- 3With 35 points, the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Philadelphia Flyers's 34 points place them 10th in the rankings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers form
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers head to head
Pittsburgh Penguins
67%
Philadelphia Flyers
33%
Feb 25, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
7 : 6
Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
1 : 4
Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 5, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
2 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 3, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 : 4
Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 2, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
4 : 2
Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 11, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
5 : 1
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