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Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 29, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 29, 2025 8:26 PM
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The Flyers, holding a 2-0 series lead, look to extend their advantage against their Metropolitan Division rivals. With the Devils riding a strong home record and the Flyers seeking to improve their road performance, this matchup promises to be an intense and exciting battle in the NHL.
Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils

Current Odds

PHI
NJ
Over
5.5
-135
Under
5.5
+135
PHI
+5.5
-278
NJ
-5.5
+250
PHI
ML
+5000
NJ
ML
-10000

Flyers vs Devils statistics

Stat Flyers Devils
Goals For per Game 2.96 3.06
Goals Against Average 3.33 2.54
Shots per Game 27.5 29.7
Shots Against per Game 26.7 25.7
Power Play Goals 23 41
Power Play Goals Against 28 25
Short Handed Goals 3 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 413 457
Power Play Percentage 16.4 28.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 78.5 82.1

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/27/25 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 4-2
1/25/25 @ Montreal Canadiens W 4-3 OT
1/22/25 vs Boston Bruins W 5-1
1/19/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 2-1
1/18/25 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 3-1

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/27/25 vs New Jersey Devils W 4-2
1/24/25 @ New York Islanders L 3-1
1/23/25 @ New York Rangers L 6-1
1/21/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 2-1 OT
1/18/25 @ New Jersey Devils W 3-1

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Nico Hischier (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nathan Bastian (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Jacob Markstrom (G): Out
  • Ondrej Palat (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Erik Haula (LW): Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Egor Zamula (D): Day-To-Day
  • Sean Couturier (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nicolas Deslauriers (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Scott Laughton (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Poehling (C): Injured Reserve

Flyers vs Devils game info

Type Info
Venue Prudential Center
Location Newark, NJ
Puck drop Wed 7:00 PM
TV TNT

Flyers vs Devils predictions

As the Philadelphia Flyers gear up to face the New Jersey Devils, much of their chances hinge on the performances of their standout players. Travis Konecny has been a crucial asset for the Flyers, leading in goals, assists, and points. Although day-to-day with an injury, fans hope that Konecny will skate onto the ice ready to maintain his momentum. Konecny has a knack for showing up in critical moments, and could be the driving force behind the Flyers securing another victory in the series. His nimble play-making abilities have always been a crowd favorite, and if he’s healthy enough to play, the Flyers might just give the Prudential Center crowd a performance to remember.

Switching sides to the New Jersey Devils, all eyes are on Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt to deliver. Hischier's impressive 24 goals are a testament to his scoring prowess, and his current day-to-day injury status is of some concern for Devils' fans. Meanwhile, the ever-dependable Jack Hughes promises to spearhead the offense with his 58 points, matching Konecny’s efforts. Jesper Bratt, with his enriching 40 assists, could be the secret weapon setting up those crucial plays. Together, these players form a lineup that is both dynamic and formidable, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.

So, who takes home the win? Well, with the series leaning 2-0 in favor of the Flyers, they come into the game with a psychological edge. However, playing at the Devils' home rink adds some pressure on New Jersey to defend their icy turf fiercely. If Hischier suits up and Hughes continues his stellar form, the Devils could potentially level the playing field. Yet, if the Flyers' road performance matches their past success and Konecny finds his form, they might just skate away with a victory. While it's tough to predict with absolute certainty, a slight advantage feels like it falls on the side of the Devils given the odds and the home crowd on their side. What do you think? Could this game tip the scales in the series?

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