Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 30, 2024

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Sep 30, 2024 9:11 AM
The Philadelphia Flyers, holding a strong 3-1-0 record, travel to the UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders, who are looking to build momentum off their 2-2-0 start. The Flyers have split their road games so far, while the Islanders are undefeated at home, setting the stage for an intriguing Monday night matchup. Puck drops at 7:00 PM on September 30, 2024.
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Flyers vs Islanders statistics

Stat Flyers Islanders
Goals For per Game 2.75 3.25
Goals Against per Game 2.25 2.75
Shots per Game 29.8 27.5
Shots Against per Game 27.8 25.0
Power Play Goals 3 2
Power Play Goals Against 1 3
Short Handed Goals 0 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 31 32
Power Play Percentage 20.0 15.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 91.7 66.7

New York Islanders recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/27/24 vs New Jersey Devils W 5-1
9/26/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 2-0
9/24/24 @ New York Rangers L 6-4
9/22/24 @ New Jersey Devils W 4-2
4/30/24 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 6-3

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/28/24 vs Boston Bruins W 3-2 OT
9/26/24 vs New York Islanders W 2-0
9/23/24 @ Montreal Canadiens L 5-0
9/22/24 @ Washington Capitals W 6-2
4/16/24 vs Washington Capitals L 2-1

Flyers vs Islanders predictions

So, diving right into the Flyers' line-up, all eyes are sure to be on Matvei Michkov. This guy’s been lighting up the scoreboard with three goals and three assists, totaling six points in just four games. Given his hot streak, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him continue his magic on the ice. When a player like Michkov is clicking, especially on the road where distractions are aplenty, it shows a level of focus that’s just thrilling to watch. Will he keep dominating, or will the Islanders figure out a way to cool him down?

Switching over to the New York Islanders, Mathew Barzal is the player you can't overlook. With a couple of goals and an assist, he’s racked up three points so far. Although these might not be earth-shattering numbers, Barzal has the creativity and speed to break a game open at any moment. And then there's Dennis Cholowski, whose knack for setting up plays has already netted him three assists. These guys could really make the difference, especially with the energized home crowd backing them at UBS Arena.

Now, for the moment of truth—predicting the winner. Considering the Islanders are playing at home with a solid record and the electric crowd support, it seems like the scales might tip in their favor, but the Flyers, led by the phenomenal Michkov, are looking equally formidable. This game feels like a 50/50 call, but if Michkov fires on all cylinders, I think the Flyers might just edge it out. However, it's ice hockey, and as we all know, it could go either way. What’s your take?

New York Islanders injuries

  • Maxim Tsyplakov (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Hudson Fasching (RW): Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Samu Tuomaala (RW): Day-To-Day

Flyers vs Islanders game info

Venue UBS Arena
Location Elmont, NY
Puck drop Mon 7:00 PM

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