Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Predictions March 23rd 2025

Scuffling Flyers, Blackhawks Aim to Boost Offense, Snap Losing Skids

The Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks are both in desperate need of a victory as they prepare to face off on Sunday. With both teams mired in losing streaks, this interconference matchup will be a battle of two struggling offenses trying to find their form.

Flyers Struggling to Find Offensive Rhythm

The Philadelphia Flyers (28-34-9, 65 points) find themselves in the basement of the Metropolitan Division after enduring a four-game losing streak. Their recent struggles were exemplified by a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday, where they clawed back from a 2-0 deficit only to concede the game-winner just nine seconds into the extra session.

Travis Konecny, who scored one of the goals against Dallas, ended a 13-game goal drought and continues to be the team’s leader in both goals (23) and assists (43). Coach John Tortorella sees positive signs of improvement from Konecny:
“You could see it coming the last game. He just looks quicker and more reactive. Hopefully, he’ll feel good about that and keep going,” Tortorella said.

Samuel Ersson is expected to get the nod in goal despite his misplay leading to the overtime loss against Dallas. Ivan Fedotov, who started that game, was pulled after allowing two goals on the first three shots he faced.

The Flyers are 0-2-1 on their current five-game road trip and are desperate for a turnaround. Their offense has been lackluster, scoring just four goals over the last four games.

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Blackhawks Looking for Positives Amid Struggles

The Chicago Blackhawks (20-41-9, 49 points) are in an even deeper hole, sitting at the bottom of the Central Division and riding a seven-game losing streak. Offense has been their primary issue, having managed just 10 goals throughout this current slide.

On Saturday, Chicago fell 4-1 to the St. Louis Blues despite managing a shorthanded goal by Ilya Mikheyev. Coach Anders Sorensen acknowledged the effort despite the defeat:
“Overall, I thought we competed hard and stuck with it for the most part.”

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The Blackhawks were also dealing with injuries after the game, as defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Jason Dickinson exited early. Their statuses remain unclear for the Flyers matchup.

The Blackhawks have not found much success at home this season, and Sunday’s game marks the beginning of a five-game homestand. Their previous meeting with Philadelphia resulted in a 3-2 overtime loss on November 23.

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Offensive Woes: Can Either Team Break Through?

Both the Flyers and the Blackhawks have faced significant offensive struggles during their respective skids. The Flyers have only mustered four goals over their past four games, while the Blackhawks have averaged less than 1.5 goals per game during their seven-game losing streak.

The Flyers will look to Konecny to keep his momentum going after finally ending his scoring drought, while the Blackhawks will need more consistent contributions from their lineup to snap out of their funk.

Betting Tips: Flyers vs. Blackhawks

Given both teams’ inability to score recently, the Under on the goal total might be a solid bet. With both offenses sputtering, don’t expect a high-scoring affair. Additionally, the Flyers may have a slight edge given their more balanced lineup and recent signs of improvement from key players like Konecny.

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Final Thoughts

The Flyers and Blackhawks are both looking for a spark to ignite their offense and snap their respective losing streaks. While neither team is in playoff contention, pride and the desire to finish the season strong will undoubtedly motivate both squads.

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