Flyers vs Rangers Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 20th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 17-10-6 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Philadelphia led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 28-27, won 53.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Cates, Konecny, and York, while Ersson stopped 23 out of 27 shots, which was an .852 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2 before that. The Flyers have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 40 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 14 goals and 20 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 10 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 12-5-3 with a 2.41 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 17-15-4 this year after they defeated St. Louis in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York tied the game at one in the second period and they played great defense, before winning in overtime. The Rangers out shot St. Louis by a total of 31-27, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Miller and Perreault, while Shesterkin stopped 26 out of 27 shots, which was a .963 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York lost to the Canucks by a score of 3-0 and the Ducks by a score of 4-1. The Rangers have lost five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 38 points. New York has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 19.0% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 11 goals and 23 assists, while Mika Zibanejad has added 11 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 14-11-3 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Rangers have won eight of their last nine games against the Flyers after coming off overtime.
• The Flyers have lost each of their last three games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in four of their last five day games at Madison Square Garden after coming off overtime.
• The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last three road games when leading after the first period.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Rangers have lost each of their last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have won each of their last five games following a road loss.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last nine games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites.
• The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last eight games at Madison Square Garden following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Flyers’ last seven day games at Madison Square Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Rangers’ last 13 day games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Adam Fox has recorded an assist in each of the Rangers’ last four home games against the Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Travis Konecny has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games at Madison Square Garden.
• Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in six of the Flyers’ last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Flyers vs Rangers Prediction 

Philadelphia comes into this contest struggling over the last two weeks, but three of their last four losses have been in overtime. The Flyers are 7-5-2 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 4-10-3 at home. New York did win their last game, but they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. Both teams are struggling to put the puck in the net right now and with both defenses playing well, I like the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5