The battle of the bottom-dwellers takes center stage at Wells Fargo Center tomorrow night, with both teams desperate to salvage something from forgettable seasons.
Philadelphia brings a rare two-game winning streak into the contest while Nashville limps in having managed just three goals in their last two defeats - a telling stat for a team averaging a measly 2.52 goals per game this year.
The goaltending matchup between Samuel Ersson and Juuse Saros could ultimately decide whether the home team Flyers can capitalize on their momentum or if the away team Predators can steal one on the road.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Nashville Predators prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Philadelphia Flyers vs Nashville Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Flyers a 77.5% chance of defeating the Preds.
Pre-game probabilities
Philadelphia Flyers
Moneyline
Win %
77.5%
22.5%
Nashville Predators
Philadelphia Flyers: 77.5% win probability
- Recent momentum swing (3-2-0 in last five games with WWLLL recent form)
- Higher offensive production (215 goals scored compared to Nashville's 185)
- Better overall season performance (30 wins and 69 points compared to Nashville's 27 wins and 62 points)
Nashville Predators: 22.5% win probability
- Poor road performance (14th position in Western Conference with only 62 points)
- Offensive struggles (185 goals scored ranks among the lowest in the Western Conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWLW indicates difficulty maintaining momentum)
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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Nashville Predators preview
The struggling Nashville Predators head to the Wells Fargo Center tonight looking to snap a two-game skid against a Philadelphia Flyers squad that's somehow found some late-season momentum with consecutive victories.
Both teams have endured forgettable campaigns, with the Preds posting a dismal 27-38-8 record while the Flyers haven't fared much better at 30-36-9, landing them at the bottom of their respective divisions.
Nashville's offense has been downright anemic, averaging just 2.52 goals per game with only three goals in their last two outings, though Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault have been rare bright spots with their combined 47 goals.
The Flyers' attack hasn't exactly set the world on fire either, but young Russian phenom Matvei Michkov alongside Travis Konecny has given Philly fans something to cheer about, contributing 48 goals and 79 assists between them.
Goaltending has been a sore spot for both squads – Juuse Saros has posted an uncharacteristic .897 save percentage for Nashville while Philly's Samuel Ersson has struggled even more with a concerning .880 mark.
The home ice advantage might just tip this low-scoring affair in Philadelphia's favor, as their defense led by Travis Sanheim and Nick Seeler will look to neutralize Nashville's already tepid offense.
I'm expecting a tight-checking contest where special teams could make the difference – Nashville's power play has actually been decent at 21.18% while Philadelphia has converted just 13.92% of their chances with the man advantage.
After watching both teams flail through disappointing seasons, this late-March matchup might not have playoff implications, but don't tell that to the players fighting for pride and possibly their jobs next season.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Nashville Predators form
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Nashville Predators head to head
Philadelphia Flyers
33%
Nashville Predators
67%
Nov 28, 2024
Nashville Predators
2 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 22, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
2 : 4
Nashville Predators
Dec 13, 2023
Nashville Predators
3 : 2
Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 11, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
1 : 2
Nashville Predators
Oct 23, 2022
Nashville Predators
1 : 3
Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 27, 2022
Nashville Predators
5 : 4
Philadelphia Flyers
