The Philadelphia Flyers are set to host their longtime rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, at Wells Fargo Center in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup that could have significant implications for both teams' seasons.
The Flyers enter the contest with momentum after winning their last two games, including an impressive 6-3 victory over the Oilers, while the Penguins are looking to snap a concerning three-game losing streak that has dropped them to the bottom of the division.
Philadelphia's offensive trio of Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, and Owen Tippett has combined for 55 goals and 78 assists this season, while Pittsburgh continues to rely heavily on veterans Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell, who have contributed 43 goals and 66 assists between them.
Both teams have struggled defensively this season, with the Penguins allowing 3.54 goals per game and the Flyers not far behind at 3.31, suggesting this matchup could feature plenty of scoring opportunities.
The goaltending battle between Philadelphia's Samuel Ersson (.894 save percentage) and Pittsburgh's Alex Nedeljkovic (.895 save percentage) could prove decisive in what promises to be an intense divisional rivalry game.
As these Pennsylvania rivals prepare to face off at Wells Fargo Center, both teams will be desperate to improve their positions in the Metropolitan Division standings and build momentum for the remainder of the season.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Flyers a 55% chance of defeating the Pens.
Pre-game probabilities
Philadelphia Flyers
Moneyline
Win %
55%
45%
Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers: 55% win probability
- Better recent form (WWLLL compared to Penguins' LLLWL)
- Higher points total (57 points vs Penguins' 55 points)
- More efficient offense (168 goals scored in 58 games vs Penguins' 170 in 59 games)
Pittsburgh Penguins: 45% win probability
- Poor defensive record (214 goals against, worst in Metropolitan Division)
- Struggling recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games)
- Lower win percentage (23 wins in 59 games vs Flyers' 25 in 58 games)
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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins preview
The struggling Metropolitan Division rivals Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off in what promises to be an intense battle at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night.
Both teams enter this matchup looking to turn their seasons around, with the Penguins (23-27-9) sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division after three consecutive losses, while the Flyers (25-26-7) carry momentum from two straight victories.
The Penguins' offensive woes have been evident this season, averaging just 2.86 goals per game, despite the consistent production from veterans Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell, who have combined for 43 goals and 66 assists.
On the Flyers' side, the dynamic trio of Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, and Owen Tippett has been leading the charge with a combined 55 goals and 78 assists, though the team's overall offensive output remains concerning at 2.84 goals per game.
Defensive struggles have plagued both teams, with Pittsburgh allowing 3.54 goals per game and Philadelphia not far behind at 3.31, suggesting we could be in for a high-scoring affair.
The goaltending battle will feature Alex Nedeljkovic for the Penguins (.895 save percentage) against Samuel Ersson for the Flyers (.894 save percentage), with both netminders looking to improve their below-average numbers this season.
The matchup will showcase an interesting defensive duel between Pittsburgh's pairing of Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang against Philadelphia's Travis Sanheim and Rasmus Ristolainen, though both units have struggled to prevent quality scoring chances.
With both teams desperate for points in the Metropolitan Division, this classic Pennsylvania rivalry game could prove crucial for momentum building as they look to salvage their respective seasons.
Given the Flyers' recent uptick in form and home-ice advantage, combined with the Penguins' current slide, Philadelphia appears poised to extend their winning streak in what should be an entertaining, offense-heavy contest.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Philadelphia Flyers
50%
Pittsburgh Penguins
50%
Feb 9, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers
3 : 2
Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 24, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
7 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 25, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
7 : 6
Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
1 : 4
Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 5, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
2 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 3, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 : 4
Philadelphia Flyers
