The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders meet in NHL action from the UBS Arena on Saturday. The Flyers do the New York double on a back-to-back, can they salvage something against the Islanders? Let’s dive in and find out. Make sure to read our Flyers vs Islanders Prediction.

Flyers Fall Flat Vs. Rangers

The Philadelphia Flyers come into this one looking to rebound from a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers in their last matchup. Travis Sanheim leads the Flyers in scoring with 16 points including a team-high 14 assists while Travis Konecny also has 15 points including a team-high 11 goals along with 4 assists. Joel Farabee has 15 points split between 8 goals and 7 assists and Cam Atkinson has 14 points along with 8 goals and 6 assists. Owen Tippett’s got 14 points split up between 7 goals and 7 assists as well and Sean Couturier has 14 points with 9 assists. Carter Hart has posted a 6-5 record in goal for Philly with a 2.53 GAA and a .911 save percentage while Samuel Ersson is 3-3-1 with a 3.22 GAA and an .863 save percentage. Cal Petersen’s also 1-1 with a 3.50 GAA and an .896 save percentage as well on the year.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts

The Flyers have lost each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Islanders.
The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
The Flyers have lost the third period in four of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
Marc Staal has recorded two hits against the Islanders this season – equal-most against any opponent.

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Islanders Looking For 4th Straight Win

The New York Islanders come into this one looking to build on their current three-game win streak after a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators last time out. Brock Nelson, Noah Dobson and Mathew Barzal all have 16 points with Nelson logging a team-high 10 goals while Dobson and Barzal each have 5 goals and 11 assists. Bo Horvat has 14 points with 9 assists while Kyle Palmieri has 12 points with 7 assists. Ilya Sorokin has posted a 5-3-4 record in goal for the Islanders this season with a 3.21 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Semyon Varlamov is 3-3-1 with a 2.30 GAA and a .930 save percentage this season.

New York Islanders Team Facts

The Islanders have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against the Flyers.
The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as home favorites.
The Islanders have lost the third period in four of their last five home games.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Islanders’ last nine games.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in five of the Islanders’ last six home games against the Flyers.
Brock Nelson has recorded at least one point in each of the Islanders’ last six home games against the Flyers.
Pierre Engvall has recorded at least one assist in five of the Islanders’ last six games as favorites.
Brock Nelson has scored two goals against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

The New York Islanders ranks 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.84%).
The New York Islanders ranks 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.68).
The Philadelphia Flyers ranks 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (10.29%).
The Philadelphia Flyers ranks T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).

Chris’ Pick

I get the case to be made for an underdog in some spots, but the Flyers have stunk it up against the Islanders, losing 12 of the last 14 meetings between these two teams with the Islanders hosting, and the Islanders are back to playing winning hockey again while the Flyers are starting to slide again. Give me the Islanders at home here.