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Two streaking clubs meet when the Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) go on the road to play the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9) at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flyers have won three in a row, but the Penguins are on a four-game losing streak.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
In the past 10 contests, the Penguins have gone 3-6-1. They have totaled 22 goals, while their opponents have scored 33. They have gone on the power play 25 times during that span, and have capitalized with two goals (8.0% of opportunities).
Flyers vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Flyers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-108)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Flyers Splits and Trends
- The Flyers have a 26-26-7 record overall, with a 9-7-16 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Philadelphia is 9-5-4 (22 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Flyers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Philadelphia has taken 11 points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-4-3 record).
- The Flyers have scored more than two goals 36 times, and are 21-11-4 in those games (to record 46 points).
- In the 17 games when Philadelphia has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 10-6-1 to record 21 points.
- In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Philadelphia is 16-10-3 (35 points).
- The Flyers have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 9-16-4 (22 points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins (23-28-9 overall) have posted a record of 7-9-16 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 17 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
- This season the Penguins scored just one goal in 10 games and they lost every time.
- When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (2-8-5 record).
- The Penguins have scored more than two goals in 31 games, earning 46 points from those contests.
- Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 22 games this season and has registered 18 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 12-10-4 (28 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 25 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flyers Rank | Flyers AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 2.9 | Goals Scored | 2.83 | 21st |
| 25th | 3.27 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| 25th | 27.2 | Shots | 28.7 | 15th |
| 6th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| 28th | 15.92% | Power Play % | 24.4% | 9th |
| 17th | 78.91% | Penalty Kill % | 79.38% | 15th |
Flyers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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