In this article, we will formulate a Lightning vs Flyers Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 17th at the Amalie Arena. Let’s take a look at a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers Pick.
Can Lightning Win the Second Straight?
In the last game, the Lightning faced off against the Boston Bruins, and they sure looked impressive. The Lightning scored three goals in the second period, which was the difference in the 6-2 victory. Anthony Cirelli had quite the game, scoring two goals. Andrei Vasilevsky was in goal, and he had to save only 12 shots, but he still gave up two goals. Two games ago against the Philadelphia Flyers, they made it all the way to a shootout, but they still fell short.
The Lightning are averaging 3.5 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.68 goals per game. The offense gets the attention, but the defense is ranked 7th, and no one should overlook how good it is. Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to get the start in goal. He has a 31-18-3 record overall and is giving up 2.29 goals per game. The Lightning have won two of his last three starts by Vasilevskiy.
Why the Lightning Will Beat the Flyers
- The Lightning have won eight of their last nine night games at Amalie Arena.
- The Flyers have lost six of their last seven games.
- The Lightning have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games at Amalie Arena.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Can the Flyers Bounce Back?
The Flyers faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the last game, which was awful. The offense couldn’t find the back of the net, and the goaltending was even worse as they ended up losing 5-0. Samuel Ersson saved 25 of the 30 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Tampa Bay Lightning, it took a shootout, and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. Bobby Brink had a colossal game with two goals and added an assist to help pace the squad.
The Flyers are averaging 2.75 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.36 goals per game. They are giving up only 2.69 shots per game, which is 8th best in the league. That being said, the goaltending has let them down at times. Samuel Ersson could get the start in goal. He sits with a 19-13-4 record overall and is giving up 3.02 goals per game. The Flyers have lost five of the last six games he has started. After this game, the Flyers will meet the Capitals, Stars, Blackhawks, and Maple Leafs.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last four road games following a loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between the Flyers and Lightning have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in 14 of the Lightning’s last 15 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Flyers’ last 10 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Lightning vs Flyers Prediction
The Flyers have been awful as of late when Ersson has been in goal, and it will not be any different here. The Lightning’s offense is elite, averaging 3.53 goals per game, and they will have no issue running up the score here. The Flyers offense is averaging 2.75 goals per game. The Flyers are 1-6 in their last seven road games. The Lightning are 8-2 in their last ten games following a win. The Lightning will jump out to a fast start, and good goaltending will hold on. Back the Lightning on the puck line.