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Struggling New York Islanders Face Philadelphia Flyers in Crucial Matchup at Wells Fargo Center

On Saturday, the struggling New York Islanders will face the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Islanders have lost two straight and are on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention. Meanwhile, the Flyers have won four of their last five games but have also been eliminated from playoff contention. Key players missing from both teams may impact the outcome of the game. Philadelphia is favored to win with opening odds of -110. Be sure to check out our detailed prediction for this matchup and our free NHL picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders -106 | Flyers -110
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-265) | Flyers -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 52%.

New York vs Philadelphia Stats

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders are currently ranked 25th in offense, scoring an average of 2.81 goals per game, and 18th in defense, allowing an average of 3.09 goals against them per game. With a power ranking of 28, New York has a record of 34-33-11 this season. Leading goal scorer Anders Lee has 28 goals, while Bo Horvat is second with 26 goals. Horvat, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Noah Dobson each have 28 assists to lead the team. Horvat leads in points with 54, followed by Lee with 52. Six players on the team have 41 or more points. Scott Mayfield has the highest plus/minus at 16. Goalie Ilya Sorokin missed a recent game but is expected back in goal for the next game. Sorokin's record is 29-23-6 with a 2.77 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently ranked 21st in the power rankings and have an offense ranked 20th in the league, scoring an average of 2.91 goals per game. However, their defense ranks 28th, allowing an average of 3.47 goals per game. Overall, the Flyers have a record of 32-37-9. In their last three matchups against New York, Philadelphia went 1-2-0. Leading the team in goals, assists, and points is Travis Konecny, while Matvei Michkov is tied for the lead in goals and ranks second in assists and points. Four Philadelphia players have recorded 41 or more points this season. Additionally, Nick Seeler leads the team in plus/minus with a rating of 10, and goalie Samuel Ersson has a record of 21-16-5 with a 3.15 GAA and .881 SV%.

Philadelphia Flyers look to take advantage of struggling New York Islanders in upcoming matchup

Philadelphia has had a challenging season, falling short of playoff contention. With a 19-19-1 record on home ice, they have shown strength in familiar territory. On the other hand, New York has struggled on the road with a 15-17-6 record. The Islanders have faced difficulties recently, losing eight of their last 10 games, including five of their last six on the road. Meanwhile, the Flyers have won four of their last five games, demonstrating resilience despite being out of postseason contention. Although New York goalie Ilya Sorokin is expected to return, the team's goaltending situation could pose a challenge if he is unable to play. With the Islanders ranking near the bottom on powerplay and penalty kill, Philadelphia may have an opportunity to capitalize on their weaknesses to secure a victory.

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