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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Detroit Red Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 18, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 18, 2024 8:23 PM
The Philadelphia Flyers, holding a 1-0 series lead, prepare to face off against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Little Caesars Arena. Fresh off Jeff Petry's impressive 2-goal performance, the Red Wings aim to bounce back at home, where they currently hold a 6-7-2 record. The Flyers, meanwhile, look to build on their 7-5-3 road record as they take on their Atlantic Division foes.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings

Current Odds

PHI
DET
Over
10.5
+150
Under
9.5
+126
PHI
+1.5
-130
DET
-1.5
+115
PHI
ML
+1000
DET
ML
-833

Flyers vs Red Wings statistics

Stat Flyers Red Wings
Goals For per Game 2.90 2.57
Goals Against per Game 3.36 3.13
Shots per Game 27.7 25.4
Shots Against per Game 27.7 30.9
Power Play Goals 15 21
Power Play Goals Against 18 27
Short Handed Goals 2 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 295 212
Power Play Percentage 16.7 24.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.2 67.5

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/14/24 vs Toronto Maple Leafs W 4-2
12/12/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 4-1
12/9/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 6-5 SO
12/7/24 vs Colorado Avalanche L 2-1
12/5/24 @ Ottawa Senators L 2-1

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/14/24 @ Minnesota Wild L 4-1
12/12/24 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-1
12/10/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-3
12/8/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 4-2
12/7/24 @ Boston Bruins L 4-3 OT

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Cam Talbot (G): Out
  • Marco Kasper (C): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Lyon (G): Injured Reserve
  • Jeff Petry (D): Out
  • Patrick Kane (RW): Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Nicolas Deslauriers (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Jamie Drysdale (D): Injured Reserve
  • Samuel Ersson (G): Injured Reserve
  • Emil Andrae (D): Out
  • Cam York (D): Injured Reserve

Flyers vs Red Wings game info

Type Info
Venue Little Caesars Arena
Location Detroit, MI
Puck drop Wed 7:00 PM
TV TNT

Flyers vs Red Wings predictions

As the Philadelphia Flyers gear up to face the Detroit Red Wings, all eyes will likely be on Travis Konecny, assuming he shakes off that pesky day-to-day status. Konecny has been on fire this season with 15 goals and a total of 36 points, undoubtedly the offensive powerhouse for the Flyers. His capacity to weave through defenses and make pivotal plays could be a major factor, especially if he's at full strength. Of course, the Flyers’ overall strategy will hinge on how well they can support Konecny on the ice, providing him the space to maneuver and strike.

Shifting focus to the Detroit Red Wings, Lucas Raymond stands out as a crucial player in their lineup. With a commendable 12 goals and 19 assists this season, Raymond has been instrumental in Detroit’s attack. His agility and knack for setting up plays make him a potential game-changer against the Flyers. Given the Red Wings’ need to find consistency this season, Raymond stepping up during this matchup could spark some much-needed momentum for the team.

With both teams presenting strong contenders and having their own sets of challenges, predicting a winner isn't straightforward. However, considering the home advantage and the pivotal players in form, the Detroit Red Wings might just edge out a victory in this encounter. The Flyers, while powerful in attacks, have shown some inconsistency on the road, which could tip the scales in favor of Detroit, especially if Raymond brings his A-game. The Red Wings taking advantage of playing at the Little Caesars Arena could be the slight difference-maker here.

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