- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Current Odds: Sharks (+162) Flyers (-196)
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On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers (15-9-3) will host the San Jose Sharks (14-13-3) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. With the Sharks listed at +162 and the Flyers at -196, the over/under for this matchup stands at 6.
The Sharks recently celebrated a 4-1 victory over the Hurricanes, showcasing a solid offensive display. They incurred 8 penalty minutes in their last appearance, successfully converting 1 goal from 2 power play opportunities. Throughout the game, they registered 4 goals out of 22 shots on target.
For the season, the Sharks have amassed 85 goals, ranking them 19th in the league, while conceding 98. Presently, they have secured 31 points with a points percentage of .517. The Sharks have had 110 power play opportunities this season, converting 21 of them for a success rate of 19.09%. At even strength, they allowed 78 goals while scoring 64. With 721 total shots taken, the Sharks boast a shooting percentage of 11.8%. Meanwhile, they have faced 941 shots and maintain a save percentage of .896, having given up 20 goals on 100 power play chances (3rd overall in the league).
In goal for this matchup is Yaroslav Askarov, who has made 19 quality starts in his career with a .576 quality start rate. His current save percentage stands at .901, based on 893 minutes of playtime. Askarov has faced 995 shots, making 896 saves, with 99 goals scored against him, resulting in a 3.00 goals against average. He holds a record of 15-15-3 and has started 33 games throughout his NHL journey.
Philadelphia’s last game saw them fall to the Avalanche, ending in a 3-2 defeat. They had one power play opportunity but failed to score, managing only 2 goals from 25 shots on target.
This season, the Flyers have netted 76 goals, earning 33 points with a .611 points percentage. They have allowed 77 goals against, including 61 at even strength and 16 short-handed goals. On the offensive front, Philadelphia has scored 62 goals at even strength and 14 on the power play, placing them 23rd in the league. They’ve had 76 power play opportunities this season, translating to an 18.42% conversion rate. The Flyers have 681 shots taken, ranking 31st in professional hockey, achieving an 11.16% shooting percentage, while allowing 709 shots against. Their penalty kill percentage remains at 81.40% against 86 power play attempts, with a save percentage of 89.1%.
In goal for Philadelphia is Daniel Vladar. He has faced an average of 3.04 goals per game, permitting a total of 337 goals. His quality start rate is 54.1%, accumulating 60 quality starts in his professional career. Vladar has started in 111 games, amassing 5,605 minutes on the ice. Holding a career record of 59-39-17, he has made 2,908 saves from 3,245 shots taken, resulting in a save percentage of .896.
Who do you think will triumph in tonight’s NHL clash, both against the spread and moneyline?
My Prediction: Bet on Philadelphia (-196)
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