The New York Rangers visit the Philadelphia Flyers in a Metropolitan Division rivalry that could turn on goaltending and special teams, with both clubs mired in five-game losing streaks. The Rangers, reeling from defensive collapses and injuries to key players like Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox, seek to snap their skid on the road against a Flyers squad hampered by absences in net and up front. Philadelphia’s home form gives them an edge, but New York’s star forwards could exploit the Flyers’ recent offensive droughts. Expect a gritty, low-scoring affair unless power plays dictate otherwise.
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Puckdrop is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET (broadcast on ESPN+, NBC Sports Philadelphia, MSG)
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are slumping, with the Rangers allowing high goals in losses and the Flyers struggling offensively. New York has been outscored 32-12 in their last five, while Philadelphia has managed just eight goals over the same span.
New York Rangers Last 10 Games (2-6-2 record, averaging 2.5 GPG scored, 5.2 GPG allowed)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 1/14/2026 | vs OTT | L 4-8 | 4 G, 22 SOG |
| 1/12/2026 | vs SEA | L 2-4 | 2 G, 22 SOG |
| 1/10/2026 | @ BOS | L 2-10 | 2 G, 29 SOG |
| 1/8/2026 | vs BUF | L 2-5 | 2 G, 32 SOG |
| 1/5/2026 | vs UTA | L 2-3 OT | 2 G, 24 SOG |
| 1/2/2026 | @ FLA | W 5-1 | 5 G, 20 SOG |
| 12/30/2025 | vs CBJ | L 3-4 OT | 3 G, 31 SOG |
| 12/28/2025 | @ WSH | W 4-2 | 4 G, 28 SOG |
| 12/27/2025 | vs NYI | L 1-3 | 1 G, 25 SOG |
| 12/23/2025 | @ NJD | L 2-5 | 2 G, 22 SOG |
Philadelphia Flyers Last 10 Games (3-5-2 record, averaging 2.8 GPG scored, 4.1 GPG allowed)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 1/15/2026 | @ PIT | L 3-6 | 3 G, 33 SOG |
| 1/14/2026 | @ BUF | L 2-5 | 2 G, 22 SOG |
| 1/12/2026 | vs TBL | L 1-5 | 1 G, 21 SOG |
| 1/10/2026 | vs TBL | L 2-7 | 2 G, 20 SOG |
| 1/8/2026 | vs TOR | L 1-2 | 1 G, 23 SOG |
| 1/6/2026 | vs ANA | W 5-2 | 5 G, 39 SOG |
| 1/3/2026 | @ EDM | W 5-2 | 5 G, 29 SOG |
| 1/1/2026 | @ CGY | L 1-5 | 1 G, 21 SOG |
| 12/30/2025 | @ VAN | W 6-3 | 6 G, 34 SOG |
| 12/28/2025 | @ SEA | L 1-4 OT | 1 G, 23 SOG |
Injury Report
Injuries cripple both sides, with the Rangers missing elite goaltending and defense, while the Flyers could be without their starter Dan Vladar, forcing reliance on backups.
New York Rangers
Out: Igor Shesterkin (G, Lower Body – IR, expected back Jan. 26), Adam Fox (D, Lower Body – LTIR, expected back Jan. 31), Adam Edstrom (C, Lower Body – IR, expected back Jan. 31), Conor Sheary (LW, Lower Body – IR, expected back Jan. 26)
Day-to-Day: Carson Soucy (D, Undisclosed)
Philadelphia Flyers
Out: Tyson Foerster (RW, Arm – Out for season), Bobby Brink (RW, Upper Body – IR, retroactive Jan. 6)
Day-to-Day: Dan Vladar (G, Undisclosed), Rasmus Ristolainen (D, Upper Body), Jamie Drysdale (D, Upper Body – Eligible to return)
Key Player Matchups
Without top talent, secondary scorers and goaltending will decide this; Philadelphia’s depth at forward could pressure New York’s backup netminders.
Artemi Panarin (NYR) vs. Trevor Zegras (PHI): Panarin (51 points) vs. Zegras (42 points); creative playmakers in a scoring duel if defenses falter.
Mika Zibanejad (NYR) vs. Travis Konecny (PHI): Zibanejad’s two-way game (43 points) challenges Konecny’s speed and finishing.
Vincent Trocheck (NYR) vs. Owen Tippett (PHI): Faceoff specialists; Trocheck’s draws could limit Tippett’s rushes.
Overall Edge: Flyers’ home ice and fewer critical absences favor them, but Rangers’ offense could capitalize on Vladar’s potential absence.
Series History
The Rangers hold a slight all-time edge, but the Flyers have won recent playoff series; regular-season games often go to overtime. All-Time Record: Rangers lead 147-128-37-11 in regular season (171-158-37-11 overall including playoffs).
Recent Meetings: Rangers 7-3-0 in last 10 regular-season games (average score: NYR 3.7, PHI 3.2).
At Xfinity Mobile Arena: Flyers 77-71-14 all-time home vs. Rangers
Betting Trends
Rangers: 2-5 ATS in last 7 games; 22-26-0 overall (45.8%).
Flyers: 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games; 23-23-0 overall (50.0%)
O/U Trends: Rangers: Over in 4 of last 6; games average 6.8 total points recently. Flyers: Under in 4 of last 7 home games; Over in 29 of 46 overall (63.0%)
Game Odds
New York Rangers 6.5
Philadelphia Flyers – 148
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 16, 2026
