- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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This Saturday, the Philadelphia Flyers (24-19-9) will host the Los Angeles Kings (22-16-13) at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
In their last outing, the Los Angeles Kings secured a 3-1 victory over the Red Wings. They registered a total of 8 penalty minutes in that match. Although their offensive performance was mediocre, they capitalized on 1 power play goal out of 3 attempts. Overall, they managed to score 3 goals from 22 shots on target.
The Kings’ opponents have garnered 167 power play chances (ranking 7th in professional hockey) and scored 37 goals from those opportunities. So far, the Kings have faced 1,384 shots, achieving a save percentage of .900. With 1,413 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 9.4%. While at even strength, Los Angeles has allowed 101 goals versus 109 scored. The Kings have had 154 power play opportunities, converting 24 goals, resulting in a 15.58% success rate. Currently, they have accumulated 57 points, with a points percentage of .559. However, offensively, they’ve only tallied 133 goals (30th in pro hockey) while conceding 138.
In goal for this match will be Darcy Kuemper, who has played 472 games throughout his career. With a record of 222 wins, 155 losses, and 62 overtime losses, Kuemper has a 2.52 goals against average. He has faced 13,192 shots and made 12,056 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .914. Over his career, Kuemper has achieved 252 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .559.
The Philadelphia Flyers faced off against the Blue Jackets in their last game, suffering a 5-3 defeat. Despite having 5 power play attempts, they were unable to convert any into goals, finishing with 3 goals from 27 shots.
Currently, Philadelphia has recorded 1,341 shots (28th in professional hockey) and boasts a shooting percentage of 11.33%. On the defensive end, they’ve allowed 1,335 shots. Their penalty kill percentage is 78.44%, successfully defending against 167 power play chances. Their overall save percentage stands at 87.7%. The Flyers have had 152 power play opportunities, achieving a rate of 15.13%. Altogether, they have scored 129 goals at even strength and 23 (31st in pro hockey) while on the power play. They’ve conceded a total of 164 goals, consisting of 128 at even strength and 36 while short-handed. This season, the Philadelphia Flyers have tallied 152 goals and earned 57 points, yielding a points percentage of .548.
On the opposing side, Daniel Vladar will be between the pipes. The average goals allowed per game for his team stands at 2.96, with Vladar surrendering a total of 367 goals over his career. He has achieved 69 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of 55.6%, having started in 124 games and logged 5,635 minutes. His career record is 65 wins, 42 losses, and 20 overtime losses, having played in 134 games. With 3,177 saves out of 3,544 shots faced, his save percentage is .896.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown, whether against the spread or the moneyline?
Expert’s Prediction: Back Philadelphia
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