In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 26th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 22-29-6 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 2-0 in their last game. New York allowed one goal in the first period and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 43-16, won 41.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Cuylle, who had four shots on goal, while Quick stopped 41 out of 42 shots, which was a .976 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-5 and the Islanders by a score of 2-1. The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 50 points. New York has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 79.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mika Zibanejad has led New York with 23 goals and 29 assists, while Vincent Trocheck has added 12 goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Jonathan Quick, who is 4-14-2 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 25-21-11 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at one early in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 29-24, won 47.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Cates, while Vladar stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save parentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Senators by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Capitals by a score of 4-2 before that. The Flyers have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 61 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 22 goals and 32 assists, while Trevor Zegras has added 20 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 8-10-5 with a 3.51 goals against average and an .856 save percentage this season.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Flyers’ last six games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Flyers’ last six games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won four of the last six games between the Flyers and Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last six road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last seven games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites against the Flyers.
- Adam Fox has recorded an assist in each of his last four home appearances against the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Owen Tippett has scored a goal in four of the Flyers’ last five road games against the Rangers.
- Travis Sanheim has recorded an assist in seven of the Flyers’ last eight games against the Rangers.
Rangers vs Flyers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of those four games. The Rangers are 6-15-4 at home this year, while the Flyers are 12-12-4 on the road. Philadelphia has lost six of their last seven games and they are on a back to back. I don’t trust either team in this situation, but New York has been very low scoring, so I will take a shot with the under here.