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Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers November 29th 2024
Looking to win big? The Rangers and Flyers face off at 1:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers are hosting the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.
New York vs. Philadelphia Key Information
- Teams: Rangers at Flyers
- Where: Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds NYR -164 | PHI +139 O/U 6.5
The Rangers Can Win If…
With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 12-8-1 this season. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 surpassed that figure.
Four different Rangers found the net, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring at 16:16 in the first period with a short-handed goal.
The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and scored 5 times in their 5-2 win over the Islanders. Artemi Panarin netted his 8th and 9th goals of the season, with his second coming on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, and Adam Edstrom scored his 1st of the season.
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Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists of the year. The Rangers had 14 giveaways in the game and scored once on the power play.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they gave up just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. Both goals they allowed came in the 2nd period, with the last one coming at 19:52. They’ll look to continue their strong defensive play in the 3rd period, where they didn’t give up any goals in their last game.
- Through their last three regular season contests, New York has a record of 0-3. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 1-2 and an over-under mark of 3-0.
- The Rangers have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 3-7 to go along with an over-under mark of 6-4.
The Flyers Can Win If…
The Flyers fell to 10-10-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. Philadelphia’s defense struggled throughout, allowing goals in each period. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark. The Flyers, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
Philadelphia’s offense was completely shut out, managing only 20 shots on goal. The Bruins scored their first goal at 6:32 in the first period and added another in the second before sealing the game with an empty-netter in the third. The Flyers’ defense gave up 30 shots in total.
Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers struggled with giveaways, recording 15 in the game.
After a scoreless first period, the Flyers couldn’t find the net in the second or third either. None of their players scored in the game.
On the defensive side, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. Boston added an empty-netter late in the third, leading to a 3-0 loss for Philadelphia. The Flyers’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.
- Over their last three games, the Flyers have gone 2-1 straight up. In addition, their puck line record over this stretch is 2-1 while posting a 1-2 over-under mark.
- Across Philadelphia’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 6-4. This includes going 7-3 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 5-5.
The Lean
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flyers to come out with a win against the Rangers while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +139, I’m placing my bet on the Flyers to win outright.
Our projections have the Flyers pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Flyers, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will stay below that threshold, and we strongly suggest placing a bet on the under.
Flyers Aim to Build Momentum, Rangers Seek to End Skid in Black Friday Matinee
The Philadelphia Flyers will host the New York Rangers in a high-stakes Black Friday matinee, with both teams looking to sharpen their play and build momentum. The Flyers are coming off an improbable victory, while the Rangers aim to snap a four-game losing streak.
Flyers: Grit and Resilience Paying Off
Philadelphia (11-8-3) has shown flashes of resilience recently, winning two of its last three games. The Flyers pulled off a dramatic 2-1 overtime win against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, despite being outplayed for much of the contest.
Late-Game Heroics
Morgan Frost scored with just 12 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and Sean Couturier netted the game-winner on a deflection.
“There were a lot of minutes that it just was not good for us tonight,” Flyers coach John Tortorella admitted. “But I just like the way they stayed with it and tried to plug along.”
Sanheim’s Perspective
Defenseman Travis Sanheim noted the team’s perseverance despite subpar performances:
“It wasn’t our best effort. Find a way to stay in the game and get one late and end up probably stealing two points.”
Philadelphia has also shown its potential to compete against top teams, narrowly losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in a shootout earlier in the week despite holding multiple leads.
Rangers: Searching for Solutions
New York (12-6-3) enters Friday’s game in a slump, having dropped four straight contests. The Rangers were in control for much of Wednesday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes but surrendered two late goals in a span of 2:07, ultimately falling 4-3.
Laviolette Looks for Answers
Coach Peter Laviolette acknowledged the effort but lamented the missed opportunity:
“We ended up losing a hockey game we were winning going into the third period.”
Bright Spots Amid Struggles
Brett Berard recorded his first NHL goal, while Jonny Brodzinski and Adam Edstrom also scored. Despite the individual contributions, New York has been outscored 18-9 during its four-game skid.
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Key Matchups
- Flyers’ Resilience vs. Rangers’ Desperation: Philadelphia’s ability to stay in games will be tested against a Rangers team hungry for a win.
- Goaltending Battle: The Rangers’ Ilya Shesterkin, one of the league’s top netminders, faces an uncertain Flyers goalie situation. Samuel Ersson remains questionable, leaving backups Ivan Fedotov and Aleksei Kolosov to split time.
- Couturier vs. Trouba: Flyers veteran Sean Couturier will be a key playmaker, while Rangers captain Jacob Trouba looks to lead his team out of their slump.
- Special Teams Efficiency: Both teams will need to capitalize on power-play opportunities to gain an edge.
Recent History
- Over the last three seasons, the Rangers have dominated the Flyers, posting a 9-1-1 record.
- This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season, adding intrigue to the rivalry.
What’s at Stake
For the Flyers, Friday’s game is a chance to keep their positive momentum going and prove they can compete with one of the league’s top teams. For the Rangers, it’s about ending their losing streak and regaining confidence.
Will Philadelphia’s grit and resilience carry them to another win, or can New York rediscover its form and snap its skid? Fans can expect an intense battle as these rivals clash on Black Friday.
