Venue and Event Overview
The Philadelphia Flyers (13-7-3) take on the New Jersey Devils (16-7-3) in a Metropolitan Division showdown that pits Philadelphia’s recent hot streak against New Jersey’s home dominance and defensive structure. The Flyers, riding a 4-1-0 run in their last five and sitting third in the division, aim to build momentum with their balanced attack (No. 14 in goals per game at 3.04) and road grit (7-3-2 away) to upset a Devils team that’s 9-3-1 at home but coming off a mixed 3-2-0 stretch. For the Devils, second in the Metropolitan and boasting the league’s No. 5 power play (27.9%), this game offers a chance to extend their win streak to four by capitalizing on their shutdown defense (No. 10 in goals against at 2.52 per game) and exploiting Philadelphia’s occasional turnover issues (13.8 per game, No. 20). Key narratives include the Flyers’ penalty kill (No. 12 at 82.4%) vs. New Jersey’s discipline (No. 15 in penalty minutes at 8.0 per game), and the goaltending duel between Samuel Ersson’s road form and Jonas Johansson’s consistency. This evening tilt at Prudential Center could turn on special teams and third-period execution, with both teams averaging around 29 shots per game.
Puckdrop: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM CT). Puck drop is broadcast on MSG (NJD) and NBC Sports Philadelphia (PHI), with streaming on ESPN+ and NHL.TV. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET.
Injury Report
Injuries are relatively minor for both teams, with Philadelphia managing long-term absences on defense and New Jersey dealing with forward and defensive depth issues, projecting a slight +1.6 net rating edge for the Devils if their key players suit up.
Philadelphia Flyers:
Oliver Bonk (D, IR-NR – Upper Body): Prospect defenseman on injured reserve, expected return December 1; no major impact on current roster.
Rasmus Ristolainen (D, IR-NR – Triceps): Veteran blueliner sidelined since October 27, expected return December 1; his absence weakens physicality and penalty kill (team -1.4 BPG without him).
Tyson Foerster (F, Day-to-Day – Lower Body): Forward missed four games earlier in November but has returned; full participant in practice, expected available.
No other major concerns: Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, and Samuel Ersson are fully cleared.
New Jersey Devils:
Evgenii Dadonov (RW, OUT – Undisclosed): Forward sidelined, no specific return date; impacts depth scoring.
Jack Hughes (C, IR – Undisclosed): Star center placed on IR earlier in November, no update for return; major loss in playmaking (team -1.2 PPG without him).
Brett Pesce (D, IR – Undisclosed): Defenseman on IR, expected return November 29 but listed as out; weakens blue-line stability.
Zack MacEwen (RW, IR – Undisclosed): Forward on IR, no return date; minor depth hit.
No other major concerns: Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Jonas Siegenthaler are fully cleared, though the team has dealt with eight injuries earlier in November.
Team Recent Forms
Philadelphia Flyers:
Strengths: Balanced offense (No. 14, 3.04 GPG) with depth from Konecny and Tippett; solid rebounding (+0.6 margin, No. 12). Penalty kill strong (No. 12, 82.4%).
Weaknesses: Defensive inconsistencies (No. 18 in goals against at 3.04 per game) and power play lapses (No. 16, 20.4%).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games: 4-1-0, 17 GF, 13 GA): W 4-3 SO vs. NYI (Nov 28, Ersson 28 saves); W 6-3 vs. TBL (Nov 24, offensive explosion); W 3-2 OT vs. NJD (Nov 22, Michkov GWG); W 4-1 vs. NSH (Nov 20, strong D); L 5-4 vs. CGY (Nov 2, high-scoring loss). Flyers are 8-3-2 in November, averaging 3.4 GPG (up 0.4 from October), on a four-game win streak.
New Jersey Devils:
Strengths: Offensive firepower (No. 6, 3.52 GPG) led by Hischier’s all-around play; elite power play (No. 5, 27.9%). +0.9 goal differential.
Weaknesses: Penalty kill vulnerabilities (No. 14, 78.8%) and occasional goaltending hiccups (No. 12 in SV% at .906).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games: 3-2-0, 16 GF, 13 GA): W 4-1 vs. MON (Nov 6, strong D); W 2-1 vs. PIT (Nov 8, close win); W 4-3 vs. MTL (Nov 10, OT thriller); L 4-1 at ANA (Nov 2, poor offense); W 4-1 vs. LAK (Nov 1, dominant). Devils are 8-2-1 in November, averaging 3.6 GPG (up 0.6 from October), on a three-game win streak.
Series History
The Devils lead the all-time series 122-100-15 (54.2% win rate) in 237 regular-season meetings since 1974, with a 73-40-6 edge in New Jersey (63.7%). New Jersey has won 8 of the last 20, but Philadelphia holds a 11-8-1 record in the last 20 games. Recent games average 5.6 goals (Under in 3/5 last five). Trend: Home team wins 3/5 recent; Devils 5-0 in their last 5 games overall, but Flyers 4-1 in last 5.
Key Player Matchups
Travis Konecny (PHI) vs. Nico Hischier (NJD): Konecny’s scoring (0.7 GPG) vs. Hischier’s all-around (0.9 PPG, 0.8 APG); wing vs. center. Edge: Hischier defense.
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Samuel Ersson (PHI) vs. Jonas Johansson (NJD): Ersson’s road form (2.40 GAA away) vs. Johansson’s consistency (2.34 GAA); goaltending battle. Edge: Ersson volume.
Owen Tippett (PHI) vs. Jesper Bratt (NJD): Tippett’s speed (0.6 PPG) vs. Bratt’s vision (0.9 PPG, 0.8 APG); wing creativity. Edge: Bratt playmaking.
Sean Couturier (PHI) vs. Timo Meier (NJD): Couturier’s checking (0.6 PPG) vs. Meier’s punch (0.8 PPG); forward clash. Edge: Meier physicality.
Bench: Flyers’ Depth vs. Devils’ Firepower: PHI +1.0 bench net vs. NJD +1.4; Konecny’s line vs. Hischier’s energy.
Focus: Konecny’s goals vs. Devils’ PK; Ersson’s saves vs. New Jersey’s shots (No. 8 at 30.2 per game).
Betting Trends
Trends: NJD 5-0 in last 5 overall; PHI 4-1 in last 5; Devils 6-1-1 when scoring on PP. Last 5 H2H: Over hit 2/5 (avg. 5.6 goals). Meier O0.5 goals (-180) hit 6/10.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Flyers 5.5
New Jersey Devils – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
