The New York Islanders (22-20-7) travel to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (23-23-6) on Thursday, January 30th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on ESPN+. Both the Islanders and Flyers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
Islanders vs Flyers
The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Islanders fell to 22-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As +1.5 goal underdogs, New York failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark.
New York fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Islanders added another goal in the second, cutting the deficit to 3-2, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.
The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers dropped to 23-23-6 this season. Philadelphia entered as the underdog 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 in each period, allowing goals at 6:32 in the first, 8:37 in the second, and 3:39 in the third. Offensively, they failed to score, managing just 20 shots on goal.
New York Offense Breakdown
The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
New York had 23 giveaways, and none of their goals came on power plays. Pierre Engvall recorded his first assist of the season on Cizikas’s goal, and Simon Holmstrom picked up his fourth assist.
Flyers Offense Breakdown
The Flyers were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They had 15 giveaways, which hindered their offensive efforts.
Philadelphia was held scoreless in all three periods, and none of their players registered a goal or an assist in the game.
New York Team Defense
Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game and gave up two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage. The Islanders’ defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.
Philadelphia Team Defense
Philadelphia’s defense allowed the first goal at 13:28 in the 1st period and another at 11:23 in the 2nd. The Bruins added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the 3rd, leading to a 3-0 loss for the Flyers. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.
Islanders vs Flyers Trends
- Across their last five road contests, New York has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Philadelphia has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Flyers have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Islanders vs Flyers Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flyers to take down the Islanders at home. With the moneyline currently at -105, I’m placing my bet on the Flyers straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Flyers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Flyers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 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:January 30, 2025 Flyers, Islanders