The Metropolitan Division heats up as the New Jersey Devils (28-17-6) visit the Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia Flyers (22-22-6) in a crucial divisional matchup on Monday night.
The Devils enter the contest riding a two-game winning streak and boasting one of the league's most efficient defenses, allowing just 2.51 goals per game while their dynamic offense, led by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, has produced nine goals in their last two outings.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, finds themselves in a challenging position, having dropped their last two games and managing only two goals during that span, with their defensive unit allowing 3.36 goals per game this season.
The contrast between the Devils' third-place standing in the Metropolitan Division and the Flyers' recent slide to sixth place sets the stage for what could be a defining moment in both teams' seasons.
The matchup presents an intriguing battle between the Devils' red-hot offense, spearheaded by Hughes and Bratt's combined 112 points, against the Flyers' struggling defensive corps led by Travis Sanheim and Rasmus Ristolainen.
As these longtime rivals prepare to face off at the Wells Fargo Center, both teams recognize the vital importance of securing two points in an increasingly competitive Metropolitan Division race.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils: who will win?
For tonight's Flyers vs Devils matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 67% chance of defeating the Flyers.
Pre-game probabilities
New Jersey Devils
Moneyline
Win %
67%
33%
Philadelphia Flyers
New Jersey Devils: 67% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+28 compared to Flyers' -21)
- Higher league position (4th in Eastern Conference vs Flyers' 13th)
- Better points total (62 points in 51 games vs Flyers' 50 points in 50 games)
Philadelphia Flyers: 33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (171 goals against, among bottom third in conference)
- Lower win percentage (22 wins in 50 games vs Devils' 28 in 51)
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWWW showing volatility)
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Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils form
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils head to head
Philadelphia Flyers
67%
New Jersey Devils
33%
Jan 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils
1 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Oct 3, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
5 : 4
New Jersey Devils
Apr 13, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
1 : 0
New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 2024
New Jersey Devils
6 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 2023
New Jersey Devils
2 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 1, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
3 : 4
New Jersey Devils
