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Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 27, 2024

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Oct 27, 2024 9:10 AM
The Philadelphia Flyers, still seeking consistency with a 2-5-1 record, look to capitalize on Sean Couturier's recent hat-trick momentum as they host the Montreal Canadiens at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, October 27th at 7:00 PM. The Canadiens, sitting with a 3-4-1 record, aim to secure their first road win of the season. Expect a thrilling matchup between these two NHL teams as they face off in this Atlantic-Metropolitan Division clash.
Montreal Canadiens
Philadelphia Flyers

Canadiens vs Flyers statistics

Stat Canadiens Flyers
Goals For per Game 2.88 2.88
Goals Against per Game 3.63 4.50
Shots per Game 25.6 27.8
Shots Against per Game 34.5 28.8
Power Play Goals 7 8
Power Play Goals Against 3 4
Short Handed Goals 0 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 79 115
Power Play Percentage 24.1 25.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 89.3 87.9

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/26/24 vs Minnesota Wild W 7-5
10/23/24 @ Washington Capitals L 6-3
10/22/24 vs Washington Capitals L 4-1
10/19/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 3-0
10/17/24 @ Seattle Kraken L 6-4

Montreal Canadiens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/26/24 vs St. Louis Blues W 5-2
10/22/24 vs New York Rangers L 7-2
10/19/24 @ New York Islanders L 4-3 SO
10/17/24 vs Los Angeles Kings L 4-1
10/14/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins L 6-3

Canadiens vs Flyers predictions

Heading into the game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the spotlight remains firmly on the Montreal Canadiens' shining young stars. Cole Caufield, with his impressive tally of seven goals so far, looks set to continue his spectacular scoring streak. Meanwhile, center Nick Suzuki has been dishing out assists left and right, amassing seven to this date. Given their current form, both players are expected to be pivotal in Montreal's pursuit of a win, especially if they can exploit the Flyers' defensive vulnerabilities.

On the flip side, the Philadelphia Flyers have some aces of their own. Matvei Michkov has been leading the charge with both goals and assists, demonstrating his all-around game and positioning himself as one of the key threats Montreal will have to neutralize. However, a shadow looms with Travis Konecny listed as day-to-day; his potential absence could stifle the Flyers' offensive output, given his contribution of nine points so far. The Flyers will need Michkov to step up even more, should Konecny miss the game.

Considering the dynamics and the current form of both teams, the upcoming clash at the Wells Fargo Center is shaping up to be a closely contested affair. The Montreal Canadiens exhibit a slightly better overall performance this season, but the Flyers, playing at home and possibly fueled by Sean Couturier's recent hat trick, might just have the extra push they need. It's a tough call, but I'm leaning towards a narrow victory for the Philadelphia Flyers, assuming they manage to harness their home crowd's energy and cover any gaps left by Konecny's potential absence.

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Cam York (D): Injured Reserve
  • Travis Konecny (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Scott Laughton (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Seeler (D): Injured Reserve
  • Samu Tuomaala (RW): Out

Montreal Canadiens injuries

  • Justin Barron (D): Day-To-Day
  • Kaiden Guhle (D): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Anderson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Juraj Slafkovsky (LW): Out
  • Mike Matheson (D): Day-To-Day

Canadiens vs Flyers game info

Venue Wells Fargo Center
Location Philadelphia, PA
Puck drop Sun 7:00 PM

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