The New Jersey Devils (28-18-6) welcome the Philadelphia Flyers (23-22-6) to the Prudential Center on Wednesday night for the second game of their compelling home-and-home series, following Philadelphia's 4-2 victory on Monday.
The Flyers enter the contest riding a three-game winning streak against their division rivals and have shown impressive form with six wins in their last nine games, while the Devils aim to bounce back from a stretch that has seen them go 4-7-3 in their last 14 matches.
New Jersey's high-powered offense, ranked second in power play efficiency at 28.1%, faces a significant test against Philadelphia's resilient defense, though both teams may be affected by their goaltending situations.
The Devils continue to adapt to life without injured starter Jacob Markstrom, while the Flyers' goaltending rotation between Samuel Ersson and Ivan Fedotov adds another layer of intrigue to this Metropolitan Division clash.
The outcome could have significant playoff implications, as Philadelphia sits just three points out of a wild card spot while New Jersey looks to solidify their position in the division's top three.
This Metropolitan Division matchup promises to deliver intense hockey action as both teams vie for crucial points in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup, our predictive model gives the Flyers a 59.67% chance of defeating the Devils.
Pre-game probabilities
Philadelphia Flyers
Moneyline
Win %
59.67%
40.33%
New Jersey Devils
Philadelphia Flyers: 59.67% win probability
- Better recent form (WLLWW vs Devils' LWWLL)
- More consistent scoring (154 goals for in 51 games vs Devils' 159 in 52)
- Stronger defensive improvement (173 GA in 51 games vs Devils' 133 in 52)
New Jersey Devils: 40.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (LWWLL in last 5 games)
- Declining home performance (28 wins in 52 games, below division average)
- Inconsistent defensive play (133 GA despite higher standings position)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers form
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers head to head
New Jersey Devils
17%
Philadelphia Flyers
83%
Jan 28, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers
4 : 2
New Jersey Devils
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
