Philadelphia Flyers Face Drawbacks Before Heading into Critical Matchup with Colorado Avalanche

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Flyers will be travelling to Denver, Colorado on Saturday to face of the Avalanche. The Flyers are coming off a 4-1 win against the Arizona Coyotes, and have won their last three games. The Avalanche are on the opposite end of success, losing four of their last five games and most recently, to the Winnipeg Jets 4-2. Due to injuries and other absences, both teams will be without some key players. Colorado is the opening and current betting favorite with a line of -210.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flyers +178 | Avalanche -210

Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-144) | Avalanche -1.5 (+122)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 68%.

Philadelphia Flyers

Offensively, Travis Konecny leads the team with 14 goals and 21 points, also being followed by Joel Farabee, (9 goals and 18 points). Defensively, Travis Sanheim is the leader in assists (16), also being followed by Sean Couturier (12). Carter Hart is 8-6-1 with a 2.45 goals against average and .916 save percentage and one shutout. Philadelphia's NHL season has seen some mixed results, averaging 2.92 goals per game (23rd in the NHL). Although they take the 8th most shots per game (32.8), they win only 46.6% of their face-offs (28th). Philadelphia's power play is also low, scoring 12.2% of the time (also 28th). Defensively, they do better, allowing 28.1 per game (fourth fewest) and having a success rate of 85.4% on their penalty kill (sixth best). Goalie Carter Hart has an impressive record of 8-6-1 with a 2.45 goals against average and .916 save percentage.