- Matchup: Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders
- Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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This Friday, the Philadelphia Flyers (37-25-12) will travel to UBS Arena for a clash against the New York Islanders (42-29-5).
The Flyers are aiming to rectify their recent shortcomings following a 6-4 defeat to the Capitals. In that game, Philadelphia spent 10 minutes in the penalty box and had 3 power play attempts but failed to capitalize on any of them. Despite the loss, their offensive show was promising, securing 4 goals from 24 shots.
This season, the Flyers’ opponents have been awarded 225 power play opportunities (ranking 9th in the league), converting on 49 of them. Philadelphia has faced a total of 1,898 shots, achieving a save percentage of .884. Meanwhile, they’ve fired 1,884 shots with a shooting percentage of 11.2%. At even strength, they have conceded 172 goals while scoring 178. The Flyers have managed 215 power play chances, finding the back of the net 33 times for a conversion rate of 15.35%. Currently, they hold 86 points and a points percentage of .581. Overall, the Flyers have scored 211 goals (24th in the NHL) while allowing 221 goals against them this season.
Expected to guard the net for Philadelphia is Daniel Vladar. In his NHL career, which spans 151 games, Vladar has achieved a record of 73-47-23, starting in 140 games. He has allowed 407 goals, averaging 2.91 goals against per game. Vladar has faced 3,964 shots, making 3,557 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .897 over 5,676 minutes played. He has registered 80 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .571.
On the other side, the Islanders recently faced off against the Sabres, where they suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat. During that match, New York managed to score 3 goals from 28 shots and converted 1 out of 3 power play opportunities.
The Islanders are 10th in the NHL with 2,142 total shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 10.18%, while they have permitted 2,134 shots against them. They have an 81.00% penalty kill rate against 200 power play chances, along with a save percentage of 89.9%. With 224 power play opportunities, they hold a conversion rate of 16.96%. At even strength, New York has recorded 180 goals and 38 on the power play (23rd in the NHL), while allowing 216 goals total, comprising 178 at even strength and 38 shorthanded. This season, the Islanders have accumulated 218 goals, 89 points, and hold a points percentage of .586.
Ilya Sorokin is anticipated to start for New York, having amassed 8,216 saves out of 8,977 shots faced, equating to a save rate of .915. His career record stands at 153-109-38 over 303 games, starting 297 of them and logging 13,532 minutes of play. Sorokin boasts a 64.6% quality start percentage with 192 quality starts recorded throughout his career. On average, teams score 2.56 goals per game against him, totaling 761 goals allowed throughout his career.
Will the Flyers secure a victory tonight against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Philadelphia
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