| MATCHUP | Philadelphia Flyers | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-9-6 | 17-11-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -245 | -1.5 200 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-118) | Under 5.5 (-102) |
| Where | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | |
| When | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 16th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 16-9-6 this season after they lost to Carolina in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 2-0 early in the game, but they tied the game at two late in the third, before losing in the shootout. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 32-26, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Zegras and Drysdale, while Vladar stopped 30 out of 32 shots, which was a .938 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost another one to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-3 and the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2. The Flyers have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 38 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 16.5% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 13 goals and 19 assists, while Travis Konecny has added eight goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 11-5-3 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 17-11-4 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Montreal had their lead cut to 3-1 in the third period, but they added one more goal to seal the win. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 28-27, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Demidov, Suzuki, Texier, and Veleno, while Dobes stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Montreal lost to the Rangers by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Penguins by a score of 4-2 before that. The Canadiens have lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 38 points. Montreal has scored 3.22 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 26.4% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with nine goals and 28 assists, while Cole Caufield has added 17 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jakub Dobes, who is 11-5-2 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Flyers have lost four of their last five games.
- The Canadiens have won four of their last five games against the Flyers at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost the first period in four of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Canadiens’ last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flyers’ last six games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 13 games at Bell Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last 13 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in six of the Flyers’ last seven games as underdogs.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against the Canadiens.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Flyers as road underdogs against the Canadiens.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.19%).
- The Montreal Canadiens have suffered the equal-most losses by a margin of 4+ goals this season (5).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Philadelphia Flyers played in the highest number of games that have gone to shootout this season (7).
Flyers vs Canadiens Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak, but all three went to overtime or a shootout against very good teams. The Flyers are 6-4-2 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 8-8-1 at home. Montreal is 2-0-1 in their last three games, but they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. I like how both teams are playing over the last week, but the Flyers offense is very low scoring. Take Montreal to win at home.