New York Rangers (36-34-7) vs Philadelphia Flyers (31-37-9)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Rangers -192 / Philadelphia Flyers +160 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 9th 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 31-37-9 this year after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia led 1-0 after two periods, but they allowed the first three goals in the third for the loss. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 26-24, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Foerster and Poehling, while Ersson stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flyers defeated the Predators by a score of 2-1 and the Sabres by a score of 7-4. Philadelphia has won three of their last four games, and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 71 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.78 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.42 goals against per game, while also going 14.9% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 24 goals, 50 assists, and 176 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 24 goals, 34 assists, and 184 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 21-16-5 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this year.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 36-34-7 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 5-1 in their last game. New York cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed two more goals in the third for the loss. The Rangers outshot Tampa Bay by a total of 39-23, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Zibanejad, while Shesterkin stopped 18 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Rangers lost to the Devils by a score of 4-0 but did beat the Wild by a score of 5-4 before that. New York has lost four of their last six games, and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 79 points. New York has scored 2.97 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 34 goals, 49 assists, and 227 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added nine goals, 47 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 25-28-5 with a 2.89 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Why the Flyers will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won five of their last nine games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The road team has won the second period in four of the last five games between the Flyers and Rangers.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Rangers’ last 11 night games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last five night games against the Rangers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Rangers’ last eight night games at Madison Square Garden.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last three games at Madison Square Garden against opponents on a losing streak.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Adam Fox has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Rangers as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in six of the Rangers’ last seven games as home favorites.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Rangers as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Ryan Poehling has scored at least one goal in four of the Flyers’ last five games.
Flyers vs Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup trying to hang onto their small hopes of a wild card spot, but they have lost two games in a row. The Rangers are 18-18-3 at home this year, while the Flyers are 12-18-8 on the road. Philadelphia has won three of their last four games, but they are not good on the road, and their defense has been an issue all year. The Rangers are the better team in this matchup, but I think they could be defeated after Montreal picked up two more points last night, and they have looked awful in their last two games. Take the Flyers here.