The New York Islanders (17-19-7) are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-6) at UBS Arena in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup between two teams looking to turn their seasons around.
Both teams enter the contest struggling to find consistency, with the Flyers averaging 3.00 goals per game while allowing 3.42, and the Islanders managing just 2.60 goals per game with only two goals in their last two outings.
The Flyers' dynamic duo of Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov have been bright spots this season, combining for 33 goals and 48 assists, while the Islanders continue to rely heavily on their trio of Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, and Bo Horvat who have accumulated 44 goals and 48 assists collectively.
The goaltending battle presents an intriguing contrast, with Islanders' Ilya Sorokin (.902 save percentage) showing more consistency than Flyers' Samuel Ersson (.887 save percentage) this season.
While both teams occupy the bottom positions in the Metropolitan Division, this matchup could serve as a potential turning point for either squad as they look to climb the standings.
As these longtime rivals prepare to face off in what promises to be an intense divisional battle, both teams will be desperate to secure crucial points in their pursuit of playoff positioning.
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers: who will win?
For tonight's New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup, our predictive model gives the Flyers a 51.33% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Philadelphia Flyers: 51.33% win probability
- Higher scoring offense (138 goals for vs Islanders' 114)
- Better points accumulation (44 points in 45 games vs Islanders' 41 in 43)
- Superior win record (19 wins vs Islanders' 17)
New York Islanders: 48.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (114 goals scored, lowest in Metropolitan Division)
- Poor recent form (LWWWL shows inconsistency)
- Lower standing position (8th in Metropolitan Division with 41 points)
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New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| New York Islanders | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -135 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +120 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New York Islanders have won 17 out of 43 matches this season.
- 2The Philadelphia Flyers have won 19 out of 45 matches this season.
- 3With 41 points, the New York Islanders holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Philadelphia Flyers's 44 points place them 12th in the rankings.
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers form
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers head to head
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Sep 30, 2024
New York Islanders
4 : 3
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Sep 26, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
2 : 0
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Apr 1, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
3 : 4
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Nov 26, 2023
New York Islanders
0 : 1
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Nov 23, 2023
New York Islanders
3 : 2
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Oct 5, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
5 : 2
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