Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Colorado Avalanche face the Philadelphia Flyers with both teams looking to build off of strong seasons. The Avalanche have a 29-14-3 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games, they have leaped into second place in the Central Division. The Flyers have a 25-14-6 record and with five wins in a row, they have leaped into second place in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams look to leap to the top of their divisions and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Avalanche are led by a great offense
The Avalanche are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.70 goals per game with 24 goals in the last six games. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have scored 48 goals and 83 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Jonathan Drouin, Ross Colton, and Logan O'Connor have combined for 28 goals and 36 assists while defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews have added 18 goals and 63 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 19, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.15 goals per game. While Makar and Toews have combined for 5.1 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has struggled with a .895 save percentage and a 2.95 goals-against average on 1041 shots with -8.7 goals saved above average.
Flyers are led by a remarkable defense
The Flyers are having a great season despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.91 goals per game. Travis Konecny, Joel Farabee, and Sean Couturier have scored 46 goals and 59 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five skaters have seven goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 19, 2024
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.64 goals per game with only three goals in the last three games. Nick Seeler and Sean Walker have combined for 5.7 defensive point shares and 188 blocked shots while Travis Sanheim, Cameron York, and Yegor Zamula have combined for 6.4 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Carter Hart has stepped up with a .912 save percentage and a 2.67 goals-against average on 712 shots with 5.6 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the league. The Flyers look to step up at home but the Avalanche look to bounce back from a rough loss and control this game from the first period. The Avalanche, who average 3.70 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche should limit a Flyers offense that is scoring only 2.91 goals per game with Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Avalanche money line as road Favorites.
Prediction: Avalanche (-130)
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The Flyers have a great defense but the Avalanche are led by a great offense that looks to step up and take over this game. The Flyers should create plenty of scoring chances against the Avalanche, who allow 3.15 goals per game, with Travis Konecny, Joel Farabee, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche, who have scored 24 goals in the last six games, should run up the score with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Jonathan Drouin, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with quick passes while defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews pick apart the Flyers defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
Prediction: Over 6
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