New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 2/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN+/Hulu

The New York Rangers (37-16-3) are headed to Wells Fargo Center on Saturday where they will try to beat the Philadelphia Flyers (30-20-7).

The New York Rangers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 victory over the Stars their last time out. The Rangers had a middle of the road offensive output in this win. In the outing, they finished 3 out of the 26 shots they attempted. In addition, they had 4 power play attempts but weren't able to make the most of them. New York accounted for 8 penalty minutes for this contest.

New York Rangers opponents have tallied 158 power play opportunities (25th in the NHL) and have a total of 28 goals in those chances. The Rangers have had 1,622 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .904. New York has taken 1,748 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.7%. When at even strength, the Rangers let the opposition score 127 goals while notching 142 as an offensive unit. New York comes into tonight with 173 power play opportunities and they have notched 45 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 26.01%. For the year, they have earned 77 points and their points percentage is .688. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have accumulated 187 goals (10th in hockey) so far this season and have allowed 155.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Igor Shesterkin. Over the course of his pro career, Shesterkin has accumulated 122 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .646. His save percentage currently is .920 in his 11,277 minutes between the pipes. Shesterkin has seen 5,784 shots against him and has accrued 5,323 saves. Opponents have tallied 461 goals against Shesterkin in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.45. He has amassed a record of 122-54-16 and he has started in 189 games. Shesterkin has played in 194 games throughout his NHL career.

In their last contest, Philadelphia faced the Blackhawks in a game where the Flyers got the victory by a final score of 3-1. The Flyers tallied 3 goals of the 33 shots on goal they took. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

The Flyers are sitting with 142 goals at even strength and 24 goals (26th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. Philadelphia has attempted 1,917 shots (1st in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.66%, while allowing the opposition 1,595 shots. So far this year, the Philadelphia Flyers have 166 goals, 67 points, as well as a points percentage of .588. They have allowed 164 goals to be scored by way of 140 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 180 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 13.33%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 86.52% on their oppositions 178 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.7%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Samuel Ersson between the pipes. He has accounted for 977 stops out of 1,086 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .900. Ersson has a career record of 22-13-4 and has participated in 43 games. He has made the start in 39 games and has racked up 2,413 mins. Ersson's quality start percentage is 56.4% and he has accumulated 22 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has allowed 109 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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