The Philadelphia Flyers are set to host their cross-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, in what promises to be an intriguing Metropolitan Division matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.
Both Pennsylvania teams enter the contest looking to reverse their fortunes, with the Flyers holding a 23-26-7 record and managing just three wins in their last ten games, while the Penguins sit at 23-24-9 in what has been a challenging season for both clubs.
The Flyers' offense, led by Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov who have combined for impressive offensive numbers this season, will face off against a Penguins team that has struggled defensively, allowing 3.47 goals per game.
On the other side, Pittsburgh's trio of Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, and Evgeni Malkin have accounted for much of their team's scoring output, though both teams have shown similar offensive struggles, averaging fewer than three goals per game.
The goaltending battle between Philadelphia's Samuel Ersson and Pittsburgh's Joel Blomqvist could prove decisive, with both netminders looking to improve on their sub-900 save percentages this season.
As these longtime rivals prepare to add another chapter to their storied history, this Metropolitan Division showdown could mark a crucial turning point for whichever team manages to secure the victory.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 50.33% chance of defeating the Flyers.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 50.33% win probability
- Higher scoring efficiency (162 goals scored vs Flyers' 159)
- Better recent form (WLWWL vs Flyers' LLLLL)
- Higher points total (55 points vs Flyers' 53 points)
Philadelphia Flyers: 49.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
- Defensive struggles (190 goals against, 31 more than scored)
- Lower win percentage (23 wins in 56 games, 41% win rate)
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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
| Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -145 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +125 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Philadelphia Flyers have won 23 out of 56 matches this season.
- 2The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 23 out of 56 matches this season.
- 3With 53 points, the Philadelphia Flyers holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Pittsburgh Penguins's 55 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Philadelphia Flyers
33%
Pittsburgh Penguins
67%
Dec 24, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
7 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
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
