The New Jersey Devils (33-25-6) are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (27-29-8) on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the Metropolitan Division.
New Jersey Devils
The Devils have had a mixed season so far, currently sitting in the middle of the Metropolitan Division. They have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. Key players for the Devils include:
Jack Hughes: Leading the team with 57 points, including 24 goals and 33 assists.
Jesper Bratt: Contributing significantly with 55 points, including 20 goals and 35 assists.
Nico Hischier: Adding 43 points, including 15 goals and 28 assists.
Defensively, the Devils are allowing an average of 2.5 goals per game. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has been solid, with a 21-12-5 record, a 2.34 GAA, and a .907 save percentage. However, he has struggled recently, allowing 10 goals on 56 shots over his last two starts.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers have had a challenging season, currently sitting near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. They have lost their last three games and are looking to bounce back. Key players for the Flyers include:
Travis Konecny: Leading the team with 56 points, including 24 goals and 32 assists.
Matvei Michkov: Contributing significantly with 34 points, including 15 goals and 19 assists.
Owen Tippett: Adding 30 points, including 19 goals and 11 assists.
Defensively, the Flyers are allowing an average of 3.36 goals per game. Goaltender Ivan Fedotov has been solid in his limited action in March, allowing a single goal on 30 shots in a recent win against Winnipeg and two goals on 28 shots in a relief appearance against Calgary.
Game Insights
Goals/Game: The Devils are averaging 3.08 goals per game, while the Flyers are averaging 2.94 goals.
Power Play: The Devils have a 19.9% success rate on the power play, while the Flyers have a 23.4% success rate.
Penalty Kill: The Devils have an 82.5% success rate on the penalty kill, while the Flyers have a 76.7% success rate.
Injuries and Lineup Changes
Devils: Jack Hughes (shoulder) and Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) are on long-term injured reserve. Dougie Hamilton is week-to-week with an undisclosed injury. Newcomers Cody Glass, Daniel Sprong, and Dennis Cholowski are set to make their Devils debuts.
Flyers: The Flyers recently traded Scott Laughton to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Erik Johnson to the Colorado Avalanche. They acquired Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier from the Calgary Flames.
New Jersey Devils – 150
Philadelphia Flyers 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, March 8, 2025
