The New Jersey Devils (26-15-6) welcome their Metropolitan Division rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6), to the Prudential Center on Saturday afternoon for their first meeting of the 2024-25 season.
The Devils enter the contest looking to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to Florida and Toronto, while the Flyers arrive with momentum following a 5-3 victory over the Islanders.
New Jersey's high-powered offense, led by Jack Hughes' 55 points and Jesper Bratt's 52 points, faces a challenging test against Philadelphia's Travis Konecny, who brings 53 points into the matchup.
Recent history between these teams has been remarkably even, with the rivals splitting their last ten meetings.
The contrast in defensive performances could prove decisive, as the Devils boast the league's fifth-best goals-against average at 2.53, while the Flyers have struggled defensively, allowing 3.41 goals per game.
With both teams potentially missing key players due to injuries and the Devils holding a strong home record of late, winning four of their last five at the Prudential Center, this Metropolitan Division clash promises to deliver intense hockey action.
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 57.33% chance of defeating the Flyers.
New Jersey Devils: 57.33% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+26 compared to Flyers' -17)
- Higher points total (58 points in 47 games vs Flyers' 46 in 46)
- Better defensive record (120 goals against vs Flyers' 160)
Philadelphia Flyers: 42.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (160 goals against, 4th worst in Eastern Conference)
- Lower win percentage (20 wins in 46 games vs Devils' 26 in 47)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLWWL vs Devils' LLWLW)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| New Jersey Devils | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -200 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +170 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New Jersey Devils have won 26 out of 47 matches this season.
- 2The Philadelphia Flyers have won 20 out of 46 matches this season.
- 3With 58 points, the New Jersey Devils holds the 3rd position in the league standings.
- 4Philadelphia Flyers's 46 points place them 12th in the rankings.
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers form
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers head to head
New Jersey Devils
50%
Philadelphia Flyers
50%
Oct 3, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
5 : 4
New Jersey Devils
Apr 13, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
1 : 0
New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 2024
New Jersey Devils
6 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 2023
New Jersey Devils
2 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 1, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
3 : 4
New Jersey Devils
Sep 30, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
2 : 3
New Jersey Devils
