Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Philadelphia Flyers
In full strength, Philadelphia surprisingly looks good. They have a positive balance of goals scored and goals conceded (+4) and 31.78 shots on goal per hour of playing time (8th place). Thanks to this, the Philadelphia Flyers have a series of 5 victories for the first time since 2020.
New York Rangers
New York saved Igor Shesterkin specifically for the match against Philadelphia. However, his backup, Jonathan Quick, did well last night. He stopped all 32 shots and earned his second shutout of the season. The victory over Pittsburgh (1:0) solidified the Rangers in the top spot in the division.
Philadelphia Flyers - New York Rangers prediction
In games against the Rangers, it is crucial to stay away from the penalty box. Peter Laviolette's special teams convert 30.91% of their chances, meaning almost every third penalty results in a goal. For Philadelphia, this could be a serious problem. John Tortorella's teams often suffer from poor discipline, and the Flyers are no exception, accumulating 11.6 penalty minutes per game (25th in the league).
While the hosts may not be inferior in 5-on-5 play, the special teams could make the difference. I'm betting on the visitors.
