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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 17, 2025

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Apr 17, 2025 8:29 PM
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to snap their losing streak as they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at KeyBank Center. The Flyers are coming in with a 2-0 series lead, but the Sabres will be relying on their strong home record to turn the tide. Can the Sabres break their skid and even up the series, or will the Flyers continue to dominate?
Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres

Current Odds

PHI
BUF
Over
8.5
+154
Under
8.5
-210
PHI
+1.5
-150
BUF
-1.5
+110
PHI
ML
+900
BUF
ML
-1450

Flyers vs Sabres statistics

Stat Flyers Sabres
Goals For per Game 2.81 3.21
Goals Against Average 3.43 3.49
Shots per Game 27.0 27.7
Shots Against per Game 26.9 28.9
Power Play Goals 31 43
Power Play Goals Against 45 56
Short Handed Goals 4 9
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 600 833
Power Play Percentage 14.6 18.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.5 76.6

Buffalo Sabres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/15/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 4-0
4/13/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 7-4
4/12/25 @ Florida Panthers L 3-2 SO
4/10/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 3-2
4/8/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 3-0

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/15/25 vs Columbus Blue Jackets L 3-0
4/13/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 4-3 OT
4/12/25 vs New York Islanders W 4-3 SO
4/9/25 @ New York Rangers W 8-5
4/5/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 3-2

Buffalo Sabres injuries

  • Beck Malenstyn (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Norris (C): Out
  • Owen Power (D): Out
  • Jordan Greenway (LW): Out
  • Tyson Kozak (C): Out

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Eetu Makiniemi (G): Day-To-Day
  • Rasmus Ristolainen (D): Out

Flyers vs Sabres game info

Type Info
Venue KeyBank Center
Location Buffalo, NY
Puck drop Thu 7:00 PM

Flyers vs Sabres predictions

As the Philadelphia Flyers lace up to face the Buffalo Sabres, all eyes will likely be on the dominant right wing, Travis Konecny. This guy has been absolutely pivotal for the Flyers, leading his squad with 24 goals and an impressive 51 assists. It's like every puck he touches has a little magic in it! The Flyers are hoping he will hit the ice with the same ferocity as usual, potentially mesmerizing the Sabres with his swift skating and sharp shooting. And let's not forget, with 75 total points to his name, Konecny's offensive prowess has been the heartbeat of Philadelphia’s attack this season. Fans and pundits alike are excited to see if he can outmaneuver Buffalo’s defenses and add more numbers to his already stellar record.

Over on the Buffalo Sabres' bench, they’ve got their own powerhouse in center Tage Thompson, leading the charge with a striking 44 goals. It’s only fair to acknowledge his right-hand man on assists, the savvy defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who has cleverly set up heaps of plays that keep the Sabres' offensive game running smoothly. Between Thompson's knack for finding the net and Dahlin’s incredible vision, the Sabres have a dynamic duo that's tough to contain. Even though Buffalo's recent string of losses is casting a shadow, these players have the motivation and skill to bounce back. Imagine the eruption of cheers as Thompson rifles another puck past the Flyers' goaltender. There’s something truly electrifying about watching them rally at KeyBank Center.

Facing off with both teams looking like solid contenders, who comes out on top? While the Flyers do have the upper hand in the regular season series so far, winning both previous matchups against the Sabres, there’s a sense that the tide might just turn. The Sabres have shown a strong home record and could use this to their advantage, especially with their passionate fan base backing them. Don’t write Buffalo off just yet. With the odds in their favor, as slight as they may be, I predict the Sabres will find a way to edge out a victory and break their losing streak. So, who’s your money on?

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