New York Rangers (53-22-4) vs Philadelphia Flyers (36-32-11)
Game Info: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Rangers -225 / Philadelphia Flyers +190 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 11th at Madison Square Garden in New York. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Flyers recent form and recent player performance
- The Rangers recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York
- Recent betting trends in games played between Philadelphia and New York
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Philadelphia and New York
Flyers Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 36-32-11 this year after they lost to Montreal by a score of 9-3 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed the first six goals in this game, but they were able to score a few times in the third to avoid the shutout. The Flyers out shot Montreal by a total of 36-30 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia has also lost to the Blue Jackets, Sabres, Islanders, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Rangers, and Panthers during this eight game losing streak. The Flyers are scoring 2.85 goals per game and they are allowing 3.23 goals against per game, while going 12.6% on the power play and 83.5% on the penalty kill. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 31 goals, 34 assists, and 234 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 21-18-7 this year with a 2.96 goals against average and an .886 save percentage.
Rangers Preview
The New York Rangers are 53-22-4 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New York trailed 3-0 after the first period, but they did cut the deficit to 3-2, before allowing an empty net goal. The Rangers out shot the Islanders by a total of 33-28 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. New York had won their previous three games against Montreal, Detroit, and New Jersey. The Rangers are scoring 3.43 goals per game and they are allowing 2.79 goals against per game, while going 26.9% on the power play and 83.7% on the penalty kill. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 46 goals, 70 assists, and 287 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 34-17-2 this year with a 2.65 goals against average and a .911 save percentage.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in each of the Rangers' last four games.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers' last seven home games.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers' last eight games.
- Artemi Panarin ranks T1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Scott Laughton has scored at least one goal in each of the Flyers' last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Owen Tippett has recorded at least one point in seven of the Flyers' last eight games as underdogs.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Sean Couturier ranks T1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank T2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (26.89%).
- The New York Rangers rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.71%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (12.55%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.47%).
Flyers vs Rangers Betting Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup trying to stay in the playoff race in the East, but they have lost eight games in a row. The Flyers have really struggled over the last couple of weeks and they have been out scored 19-7 in their last three games. New York is currently first in the Metro and they are trying to hold off Carolina. The Rangers play very well at home, going 28-10-0 on home ice. Take New York to win this game by at least two goals.