Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers meet Thursday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers pick.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Senators and Capitals, and they will play the Bruins next. The Flyers have lost 6 of their last 7 games.

The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.86 goals per game and are scoring 16 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 22 goals, Trevor Zegras has 29 assists, and Owen Tippett has 149 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 79.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dan Vladar has allowed 80 goals on 846 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 81 goals on 563 shots.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers lost to the Hurricanes and Penguins and play the Penguins next. The Rangers have lost 7 of their last 8 games.

The New York Rangers are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring 22.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 23 goals, Artemi Panarin has 38 assists, and Will Cuylle has 109 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 79.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 82 goals on 946 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 58 goals on 528 shots.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Flyers have lost each of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Rangers have won four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage against the Flyers.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Rangers have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Flyers.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Flyers have won three of their last five games as underdogs against the Rangers.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Flyers and Rangers.
• The Flyers have won the third period in 12 of their last 15 games following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Flyers’ last nine road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Rangers’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Rangers’ last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Adam Fox has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Flyers at Madison Square Garden.
• Vincent Iorio has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Owen Tippett has scored a goal in four of the Flyers’ last five games at Madison Square Garden.
• Travis Konecny has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four night games at Madison Square Garden.
• Denver Barkey has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Rangers rank 31st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (8).
• The New York Rangers rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (25.5).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 4th in the league for shots against per game this season (25.7).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank T29th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.25).

Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Prediction

I’m not excited to get behind the Flyers as much as the next guy, but it beats backing the Rangers. The Flyers at least have a game under their belt to get back in the swing of things. The Rangers are banged up, losing, and have been sitting around for three weeks. The Rangers also have just six home wins. We’ve been fanning the Rangers all season at home. Yes, the Rangers have owned the Flyers over the years, but we’re getting the cheaper price. It’s flyers or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Philadelphia Flyers