- Matchup: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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The New York Rangers (24-29-8) are set to travel to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday as they aim to secure a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers (28-22-11).
The Rangers are looking to rebound from their recent 6-3 defeat against the Devils. Despite their efforts, New York only managed to score 3 goals from 20 shots, showcasing a lack of offensive firepower. They also failed to capitalize on 4 power play opportunities, accumulating 8 penalty minutes in the process.
This season, New York has netted 163 goals (ranked 26th in the league) while conceding 192. Currently, they hold 56 points with a points percentage of .459. The Rangers have capitalized on 34 out of 149 power play opportunities, achieving a conversion rate of 22.82%. At even strength, they have allowed 155 goals while scoring 129. With 1,558 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 10.5%. Defensively, they have faced 1,757 shots against, posting a save percentage of .891. Their opponents have had 179 power play chances (18th in the NHL), scoring 37 times.
Igor Shesterkin is expected to start in goal. Over his professional career, Shesterkin has played 312 games, compiling a record of 181-100-28 and starting in 307 of those. He has conceded 764 goals with an average of 2.49 goals against per game. With 9,172 shots faced, his save percentage is .917 over 14,616 minutes on the ice. He boasts 194 quality starts, achieving a quality start percentage of .632.
In contrast, Philadelphia recently battled the Penguins, ending in a 3-3 tie. The Flyers managed 3 goals on 15 shots and failed to score during 2 power play opportunities.
Currently, Philadelphia has attempted 1,542 shots (28th in the NHL) with an 11.09% shooting percentage, while their opponents have taken 1,572 shots against them. The Flyers’ penalty kill rate stands at 79.35%, having faced 184 power plays, while their overall save percentage sits at 88.0%. This season, Philadelphia has 176 power play opportunities with a 15.91% success rate. The Flyers have registered 143 goals during even-strength play and only 28 goals (31st in the league) on the power play, surrendering a total of 188 goals—150 at even strength and 38 while shorthanded. They currently hold 171 goals and 67 points with a points percentage of .549.
In goal for Philadelphia is Daniel Vladar, who has made 3,353 saves out of 3,734 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .898. With a career record of 68-44-22 across 142 games, Vladar has been the starting goalie 131 times, accumulating a total ice time of 5,654 minutes. He has achieved a quality start percentage of 57.3%, with 75 quality starts in his career. Opponents score an average of 2.91 goals per game against him, totaling 381 goals conceded.
Who will come out on top in this exciting NHL matchup?
Pick: Choose New York
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