The Philadelphia Flyers (23-24-6) travel to face off against the Colorado Avalanche (30-21-2) on Sunday, February 2nd. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on NBCS. Both the Flyers and Avalanche will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 ET.
Flyers vs Avalanche
The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers fell to 23-24-6 this season. Philadelphia entered as underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
Defensively, the Flyers struggled, allowing goals in each period. The Bruins’ first goal came at 6:32 in the opening period, and they added an empty-netter in the third to seal the win.
The Colorado Avalanche Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now sits at 30-21-2. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over.
Colorado took the lead with a goal from Cale Makar at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s second goal came from Nathan MacKinnon, narrowing the score to 3-2 before Nashville added two empty-netters.
Philadelphia Offense Breakdown
Philadelphia’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Boston, failing to find the net and recording 15 giveaways. The Flyers took 20 shots on goal but couldn’t convert any into points.
Philadelphia was shut out in all three periods, and none of their players scored in the game. The Flyers remain at 23-24-6 after the loss.
Avalanche Offense Breakdown
In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado’s offense was limited to just two goals, despite putting 30 shots on net. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season, a power-play effort in the second period. Nathan MacKinnon added his sixth goal, which came with just 2:17 left in the game.
MacKinnon also recorded his 14th assist on Makar’s goal, while Makar picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s late tally. The Avalanche were hampered by 23 giveaways in the game.
Philadelphia Team Defense
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed a late empty-netter, leading to a 3-0 loss. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.
Colorado Team Defense
Defensively, the Avalanche gave up 5 goals on 23 shots from the Predators. Justus Annunen posted a save percentage of 87.5% with 21 saves. Colorado’s defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits. After leading 1-0 in the 2nd period, the Avalanche allowed 5 of the game’s final 6 goals, including two empty-netters.
Flyers vs Avalanche Trends
- Through their last five road games, Philadelphia has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Colorado has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
Flyers vs Avalanche Prediction
If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Avalanche is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -215, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Flyers to cover. Even in the event of a Avalanche victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Flyers should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:February 2, 2025 Avalanche, Flyers