In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 9th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Canadiens recent form and recent player performance
- The Flyers recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
- Recent betting trends in games played between Montreal and Philadelphia
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Montreal and Philadelphia
Canadiens Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 29-36-12 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Montreal led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed five of the last six goals for the loss. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 46-28 and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Montreal lost to Toronto by a score of 4-2 and Tampa Bay by a score of 7-4 in the two games prior to New York. The Canadiens are scoring 2.71 goals per game and they are allowing 3.40 goals against per game, while going 17.5% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 33 goals, 41 assists, and 177 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 15-15-7 this year with a 3.10 goals against average and a .904 save percentage.
Flyers Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 36-31-11 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Philadelphia cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but allowed the next three goals in the loss. The Flyers out shot Columbus by a total of 39-33 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia has also lost to the Sabres, Islanders, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Rangers, and Panthers during this seven game losing streak. The Flyers are scoring 2.85 goals per game and they are allowing 3.15 goals against per game, while going 12.7% on the power play and 83.5% on the penalty kill. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 31 goals, 34 assists, and 233 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for the Flyers is Samuel Ersson, who is 21-17-7 this season with a 2.89 goals against average and an .889 save percentage.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Flyers and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 10 games between the Flyers and Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Canadiens’ last seven night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts
- The Flyers have lost each of their last eight night games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Flyers have lost the first period in each of their last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Canadiens vs Flyers Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup trying to snap their seven game losing streak and they are fighting for a playoff spot. This losing streak couldn’t have come at worse time for Philadelphia and they have allowed at least four goals in five straight games. Montreal is at the bottom of the Atlantic standings and they have lost three games in a row. The Canadiens have allowed 16 goals in those three losses and they are only 15-20-4 at home. Neither team has played very well on the defensive end of the ice in recent games, but I am going to side with Montreal at home with the plus money.