- Matchup: New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Scheduled Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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On Monday, the Philadelphia Flyers (24-17-9) will host the New York Islanders (27-19-5) at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, aiming to secure a victory.
The New York Islanders are looking for redemption after suffering a significant 5-0 defeat against the Sabres in their last game. In that matchup, they were penalized for a total of 6 minutes. The Islanders struggled offensively, generating 26 shots but failing to convert on any of their 3 power play opportunities.
This season, the Islanders’ opponents have capitalized on 142 power play chances (ranked 22nd in the league), converting to score 25 goals. Defensively, New York has faced 1,436 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .902. On the offensive side, the Islanders have taken 1,415 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 10.0%. At even strength, they have surrendered 116 goals while scoring 118. With 154 power play chances this year, they have netted 24 goals, giving them a power play success rate of 15.58%. Currently, they have accumulated 59 points, placing their points percentage at .578. Overall, the Islanders have scored 142 goals (ranking 24th) while allowing 141 against.
Starting in goal for the Islanders will be Ilya Sorokin. Throughout his professional career spanning 283 games, he has a record of 141-101-38, having initiated 278 games. Sorokin has conceded 709 goals with a goals-against average of 2.55. He has faced 8,430 shots and achieved 7,721 saves, resulting in a .916 save percentage across 13,484 minutes played. Sorokin has also achieved 180 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .647.
In their most recent contest, the Flyers faced off against the Avalanche, winning decisively with a score of 7-3. In that game, they converted on 1 of 2 power play opportunities, scoring 7 goals on 20 shots.
The Flyers have attempted 1,293 shots this season (28th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.52%. They have allowed 1,281 shots against, boasting a penalty kill rate of 78.26% against 161 power plays and a save percentage of 87.9%. Offensively, Philadelphia has had 144 power play opportunities, achieving a rate of 15.97%, netting 126 goals at even strength and 23 goals while on the power play (ranked 30th in the league). Defensively, they have conceded 155 goals, consisting of 120 at even strength and 35 while down a man. The Flyers have accumulated a total of 149 goals and 57 points, giving them a points percentage of .570.
In goal for Philadelphia, expect to see Samuel Ersson. He has a save record of 2,840 out of 3,213 shots for an .884 save percentage. With a career record of 59-47-17, he has played in 132 games, starting 124 of them, and has logged 5,884 minutes in net. Ersson has a quality start rate of 46.8%, achieving 58 quality starts in his career, while his opponents average 3.01 goals per game with a total of 373 goals allowed.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Bet on Philadelphia
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