The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their Eastern Conference road swing with a visit to the Philadelphia Flyers, as the two-time Stanley Cup champions look to extend their winning streak against a Flyers team fighting for positioning in the Metropolitan Division. Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense, led by Nikita Kucherov, faces a Flyers squad that’s been resilient at home but is dealing with key injuries, including a game-time decision for leading scorer Travis Konecny. This matchup could see plenty of special teams action, with both clubs boasting middling power plays but solid penalty kills.
Venue Location
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Recent Team Forms
The Lightning are hot, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 games with a +10 goal differential.
They recently beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on January 6, 7-3 over the San Jose Sharks on January 20, and 2-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on January 23, averaging 3.8 goals scored and 2.8 allowed.
On the road, Tampa Bay is 14-4-3, winning six of their last eight away contests.
The Flyers have been up-and-down, posting a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 with a +5 goal differential.
They lost 1-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 8 but won 5-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on January 6, averaging 3.2 goals scored and 2.7 allowed.
At home, Philadelphia is 13-5-3, with a 21-3-3 record when scoring three or more goals.
Injury Report
Tampa Bay Lightning:
Scott Sabourin (RW): Out (Undisclosed; placed on IR December 30).
No other major injuries reported, though the team is monitoring minor ailments post-recent games.
Tampa Bay’s depth remains solid.
Philadelphia Flyers:
Jamie Drysdale (D): Out (Upper body; placed on IR retroactive to January 6, expected to miss at least two games).
Travis Konecny (RW): Day-to-day (Upper body; game-time decision, team-leading scorer).
Bobby Brink (RW): Day-to-day (Undisclosed).
These issues could strain Philadelphia’s blue line and top-line production, with Adam Ginning recalled from the AHL to fill in.
Player Matchups to Watch
Injuries may force line adjustments, but key battles include Tampa Bay’s high-volume shooters against Philadelphia’s gritty defense, potentially leading to a fast-paced game if Konecny plays.
Nikita Kucherov (Lightning RW) vs. Travis Konecny (Flyers RW): If Konecny suits up, his team-leading points and physicality (if healthy) will test Kucherov’s elite playmaking (league-leading assists, 3.4 shots/game).
Kucherov thrives in transition, projecting 1.2 points/game.
Steven Stamkos (Lightning C) vs. Sean Couturier (Flyers C): Stamkos’ power-play prowess (top-10 in goals) faces Couturier’s shutdown ability (strong faceoffs at 52%, PK leader).
Victor Hedman (Lightning D) vs. Owen Tippett (Flyers RW): Hedman’s puck-moving (0.68 assists/game) vs. Tippett’s speed and shot (3+ shots in 7 of last 10).
Goaltending: Sergei Bobrovsky (Lightning) vs. Samuel Ersson (Flyers) – Bobrovsky edges with experience, but Ersson has been steady at home.
Series History
The Flyers hold a 51-56-8 all-time edge over the Lightning in 115 meetings.
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In the last 10 games, Tampa Bay is 5-4-1, including a 3-0 win on November 24, 2025.
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The Lightning have won seven straight against the Flyers dating back to March 2024, outscoring them 25-12 in those games.
Games trend under at home for Philadelphia, hitting in 6 of the last 10.
Betting Trends
Lightning are 60.5% implied to win, with games going over 6 in 5 of their last 10 road contests.
Flyers are 4-1 in last 5 home games but 2-3 ATS as underdogs.
Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU vs. Philadelphia in last 10, covering 6-4 ATS.
The over hits when Lightning score 4+ (18 of opponent’s last 20 games).
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Lightning – 155
Philadelphia Flyers 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2026
