Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Philadelphia Flyers
Their previous match ended in favour of Philadelphia (4:3 OT). The Flyers scored 2 goals out of 3 in unequal lineups, distinguishing themselves both on the power play and penalty kill. To secure victory in regulation, they only needed 21 seconds.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh alternates wins with losses. The last time they won two in a row was back in mid-November. During this stretch, the Penguins scored more than three goals only once. Defender Erik Karlsson (6+13) has quieted down, with only 2 points in the last 7 games.
Philadelphia Flyers – Pittsburgh Penguins prediction
In recent years, the Pennsylvania derby resembled a one-way street: Pittsburgh won 7 out of the previous 9 matches. This season, the dynamics have changed. This time, in addition to the vibrant motivational speeches by John Tortorella, Philadelphia can offer decent hockey. They are higher than the Penguins in the standings and are among the top 6 teams in xG ratio in equal lineups.
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh even with a backup goaltender. Why not repeat the success at home with Carter Hart in the lineup?
