The Philadelphia Flyers (22-21-6) head to UBS Arena to face the New York Islanders (19-20-7) in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup that could have significant implications for both teams' seasons.
The Flyers enter the contest with their offense clicking, averaging 3.02 goals per game and notching 23 goals in their last seven matches, led by the dynamic trio of Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, and Matvei Michkov who have combined for 48 goals this season.
The Islanders, despite struggling offensively with just 2.65 goals per game, have shown recent signs of improvement, winning their last two games while their defense has tightened up, allowing only two goals in those victories.
Both teams find themselves at a critical juncture in their seasons, with Philadelphia sitting in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division while the Islanders occupy the basement, making this divisional clash particularly meaningful.
The contrast in playing styles sets up an intriguing battle between the Flyers' potent offense and the Islanders' defensive prowess, anchored by goaltender Ilya Sorokin who maintains a solid .902 save percentage.
As these longtime rivals prepare to face off at UBS Arena, both teams will be desperate to secure crucial points in what promises to be an intense Metropolitan Division showdown.
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 62.67% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Philadelphia Flyers: 62.67% win probability
- Higher point total in standings (50 pts vs 45 pts)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (149 goals scored vs 124)
- Better recent form (3 wins in last 5 games vs 2 wins)
New York Islanders: 37.33% win probability
- Fewer games won (19 wins vs 22 for Flyers)
- Lower offensive output (124 goals scored, ranked bottom 5 in conference)
- Games played disadvantage (46 GP vs 49 GP, showing slower point accumulation)
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New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| New York Islanders | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -154 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +140 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New York Islanders have won 19 out of 46 matches this season.
- 2The Philadelphia Flyers have won 22 out of 49 matches this season.
- 3With 45 points, the New York Islanders holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Philadelphia Flyers's 50 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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Jan 17, 2025
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3 : 5
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Sep 30, 2024
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4 : 3
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Sep 26, 2024
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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
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3 : 2
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