- Matchup: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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This Saturday, the Philadelphia Flyers (22-15-8) will host the New York Rangers (20-22-6) at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The New York Rangers are eager to bounce back after suffering an 8-4 loss to the Senators in their previous game. In that match, New York recorded 6 penalty minutes and managed 1 power play goal from a total of 1 chance. Despite the loss, their offense showed signs of potential, converting 4 out of 22 shots on goal.
Defensively, the Rangers have allowed 138 power play attempts this season (ranking 17th in the league), conceding 28 goals during those opportunities. They have faced 1,370 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .893. Offensively, New York has taken 1,236 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.0%. At even strength, they have conceded 119 goals while scoring 98. They’ve capitalized on 116 power play opportunities, notching 26 goals for a conversion rate of 22.41%. Currently, the Rangers have accumulated 46 points, resulting in a points percentage of .479. Overall, they have scored 124 goals (27th in the NHL) while allowing 147.
In the net for New York is Jonathan Quick. Over his NHL career, Quick has participated in 819 games, boasting a record of 407-300-90 as a starter in 798 of them. He has allowed 1,982 goals, averaging 2.48 goals against per game. Facing 22,051 shots, he has made 20,069 saves, resulting in a .910 save percentage across 42,646 minutes played. Quick has recorded 420 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .526.
On the flip side, the Philadelphia Flyers faced the Sabres last time out, resulting in a 5-2 defeat. They registered 5 power play opportunities but only converted once, scoring 2 goals out of 22 total shots.
At even strength, Philadelphia has scored 110 goals, along with just 20 power play goals (ranking last in the NHL). They have attempted 1,165 shots (28th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.16%, while allowing 1,135 shots. This season, the Flyers have accumulated 130 goals, 52 points, and a points percentage of .578, while conceding 134 goals—105 of which were at even strength and 29 shorthanded. Their power play opportunities number 129, with a conversion rate of 15.50%, and their penalty kill stands at 79.29% after facing 140 power play attempts, with a current save percentage of 88.2%.
Expected to guard the net for Philadelphia is Daniel Vladar, who has allowed an average of 2.95 goals per game over his career, having conceded a total of 363 goals. Vladar has a quality start rate of 56.1%, with 69 quality starts out of the 123 games he has played for a total of 5,633 minutes. His career record stands at 65-41-20, making 3,150 saves out of 3,513 shots faced for a .897 save percentage.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NHL clash, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Expert’s Choice: Bet on Philadelphia
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