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Utah Hockey Club vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 8, 2024

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Dec 8, 2024 7:12 AM
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Philadelphia Flyers, holding a 12-11-4 record, will face off against the Utah Hockey Club, who come in with a 11-11-4 record, at the Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers will look to capitalize on their home ice advantage, where they currently sit at 6-7-1, while the Utah Hockey Club aims to build on their 7-6-2 road record. Puck drops at 7:30 PM.
Utah Hockey Club vs Philadelphia Flyers

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Hockey Club vs Flyers statistics

Stat Hockey Club Flyers
Goals For per Game 2.88 2.89
Goals Against per Game 2.96 3.41
Shots per Game 27.0 27.9
Shots Against per Game 28.4 28.4
Power Play Goals 12 14
Power Play Goals Against 22 16
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 311 257
Power Play Percentage 16.9 17.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.3 81.0

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/7/24 @ Boston Bruins L 4-3 OT
12/5/24 vs Florida Panthers L 7-5
11/30/24 @ St. Louis Blues W 3-2 OT
11/29/24 vs New York Rangers W 3-1
11/27/24 @ Nashville Predators W 3-2 OT

Utah Hockey Club recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/7/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 5-2
12/2/24 vs Dallas Stars L 2-1
11/30/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 6-0
11/29/24 vs Edmonton Oilers L 4-3 OT
11/26/24 @ Montreal Canadiens W 3-2 OT

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

Utah Hockey Club injuries

  • Tij Iginla (C): Out
  • Maveric Lamoureux (D): Injured Reserve
  • Robert Bortuzzo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Connor Ingram (G): Injured Reserve
  • Michael Kesselring (D): Day-To-Day

Hockey Club vs Flyers game info

Type Info
Venue Wells Fargo Center
Location Philadelphia, PA
Puck drop Sun 7:30 PM

Hockey Club vs Flyers predictions

As the Utah Hockey Club prepares to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers, all eyes will likely be on Dylan Guenther, the right winger who's been lighting the lamp with a team-high of 10 goals so far this season. Along with Guenther, Nick Schmaltz is definitely one to watch; his playmaking abilities have racked up 17 assists, making him a key facilitator for Utah's offense. And let's not overlook Clayton Keller, whose consistent performance has earned him 23 points. These players could play pivotal roles in swinging momentum Utah's way in the upcoming matchup.

On the flip side, the Philadelphia Flyers are banking on Travis Konecny to shake off a day-to-day injury status and bring his A-game. Konecny has been a powerhouse this season, leading his team with 13 goals, 18 assists, and a total of 31 points. If he's healthy and hits the ice, he could be a game-changer. The Flyers will need him at his best, particularly when their home record has been less than stellar. The added pressure to perform on home ice could spur Konecny and his teammates to step up their game against Utah.

Judging by the current form and statistics, this game promises to be closely contested. Both teams are fairly evenly matched in terms of their season records, which adds an extra layer of excitement. The Flyers, with the slight edge in home advantage and if Konecny is fit to play, might just have what it takes to tip the scale in their favor. However, Utah's strong road performance should not be underestimated. It's a tough call, but I'm leaning slightly towards a Flyers' victory, especially with the crowd behind them at the Wells Fargo Center. What do you think, could this be Philadelphia's chance to improve their home record stats?

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