Game: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Wells Fargo Center is the location where the Philadelphia Flyers (9-14-7) will meet the New York Rangers (15-10-5) on Saturday.

The New York Rangers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory over the Devils their last time out. New York had 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. Additionally, they had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. The Rangers had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the victory. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 4 out of the 23 shots they attempted.

New York Rangers opponents have amassed 90 power play tries (24th in hockey) and have scored 18 goals in those chances. The Rangers have seen 884 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .905. New York has taken 991 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. When playing at even strength, the Rangers let the opposition score 66 goals while notching 70 of their own. New York comes into the game with 97 power play chances and they have notched 22 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 22.68%. For the current campaign, they have earned 35 points and their points percentage is sitting at .583. Regarding scoring goals, the New York Rangers have notched 92 goals (18th in the NHL) on the year and have allowed 84.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Igor Shesterkin. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Shesterkin has earned 81 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .692. His save percentage sits at .926 for his 6,996 minutes in the crease. Shesterkin has seen 3,699 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,425 total saves. Opponents have scored 274 goals versus Shesterkin in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.35. He has accumulated an overall mark of 76-33-11 and he has started in 117 games. Shesterkin has been involved in 122 contests during his NHL career.

In their last game, Philadelphia faced off against the Avalanche in a matchup where the Flyers took the loss by a final of 3-2. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Flyers scored 2 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they tried.

Philadelphia has attempted 880 shots (21st in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.18%, while allowing their opponents 943 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.27% on their oppositions 93 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.6%. They have a total of 88 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 15.91%. The Flyers have 58 goals at even strength and 14 goals (29th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 98 goals to be scored by way of 75 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 72 goals, 25 points, in addition to a points percentage of .417.

Across the rink you will find Carter Hart in goal. Teams are averaging 2.95 goals per game and he has surrendered 464 goals altogether. Hart's quality start percentage comes out to 49.7% and he has 80 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has made the start in 161 games and his ice time sits at 9,441 mins. Hart has accrued a career mark of 70-69-22 and has played in 168 games. He has tallied 4,458 saves out of 4,922 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .906.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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Game: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Wells Fargo Center is the location where the Philadelphia Flyers (9-14-7) will meet the New York Rangers (15-10-5) on Saturday.

The New York Rangers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory over the Devils their last time out. New York had 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. Additionally, they had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. The Rangers had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the victory. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 4 out of the 23 shots they attempted.

New York Rangers opponents have amassed 90 power play tries (24th in hockey) and have scored 18 goals in those chances. The Rangers have seen 884 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .905. New York has taken 991 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. When playing at even strength, the Rangers let the opposition score 66 goals while notching 70 of their own. New York comes into the game with 97 power play chances and they have notched 22 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 22.68%. For the current campaign, they have earned 35 points and their points percentage is sitting at .583. Regarding scoring goals, the New York Rangers have notched 92 goals (18th in the NHL) on the year and have allowed 84.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Igor Shesterkin. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Shesterkin has earned 81 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .692. His save percentage sits at .926 for his 6,996 minutes in the crease. Shesterkin has seen 3,699 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,425 total saves. Opponents have scored 274 goals versus Shesterkin in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.35. He has accumulated an overall mark of 76-33-11 and he has started in 117 games. Shesterkin has been involved in 122 contests during his NHL career.

In their last game, Philadelphia faced off against the Avalanche in a matchup where the Flyers took the loss by a final of 3-2. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Flyers scored 2 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they tried.

Philadelphia has attempted 880 shots (21st in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.18%, while allowing their opponents 943 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.27% on their oppositions 93 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.6%. They have a total of 88 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 15.91%. The Flyers have 58 goals at even strength and 14 goals (29th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 98 goals to be scored by way of 75 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 72 goals, 25 points, in addition to a points percentage of .417.

Across the rink you will find Carter Hart in goal. Teams are averaging 2.95 goals per game and he has surrendered 464 goals altogether. Hart's quality start percentage comes out to 49.7% and he has 80 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has made the start in 161 games and his ice time sits at 9,441 mins. Hart has accrued a career mark of 70-69-22 and has played in 168 games. He has tallied 4,458 saves out of 4,922 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .906.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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