Philadelphia (31-37-9) at NY Rangers (36-34-7)
- When: Apr 9 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- TV: TNT
Flyers vs Rangers Preview & Prediction
NY Rangers Moneyline -195 | Total: 5.5
The New York Rangers come into Wednesday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers as strong favorites on the moneyline, priced at -195 with the total set at 5.5 goals. Both teams are on the outside looking in when it comes to playoff hopes, but for the Rangers, time and games are running out quickly.
New York Rangers Outlook & Prediction
New York (36-34-7, 79 points) finds itself in a must-win situation as the postseason picture begins to fade. After a red-hot 12-4-1 start to the season, a brutal 15-loss stretch in 19 games buried them in the standings. A 10-game point streak in January briefly brought hope, but the Rangers have failed to maintain that consistency, going just 12-14-3 in their last 29 contests.
Their recent struggles were on full display in a 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Monday, a game where the defense collapsed with three quick goals allowed in under two minutes. The penalty kill has been another glaring issue, allowing eight goals on 19 opportunities over the last six games.
Despite firing 39 shots on net against Tampa Bay, the Rangers’ offense continues to sputter, especially on the power play, converting just 4-of-55 in their last 20 games. At this point, New York not only needs to win out but also hope for other results to go their way to have a shot at sneaking into the playoffs.
Expect the Rangers to come out aggressive and desperate, knowing anything less than two points will all but seal their postseason fate. Look for a strong bounce-back effort on home ice.
Final score prediction: Rangers 4, Flyers 2.
Philadelphia Flyers Outlook
The Flyers (31-37-9, 71 points) officially saw their playoff hopes extinguished with a third-period collapse against Montreal in their last game, dropping them to 0-5-1 in their last six road contests. Since the coaching change that saw Brad Shaw take over for John Tortorella, the Flyers have responded with improved offensive output, going 3-1-0 and netting 17 goals in that span.
Young forward Tyson Foerster has found his scoring touch, posting three goals since the coaching change, while Ryan Poehling continues to be a bright spot with seven goals in his last eight games. Rookie Matvei Michkov has also shown flashes, scoring four times during a recent six-game point streak.
Still, Philadelphia’s defensive issues and inability to close games remain a problem. The Flyers surrendered three third-period goals in the loss to Montreal, the latest collapse in a season full of them.
With both teams facing uphill climbs, the edge goes to the more desperate and slightly deeper Rangers squad. Look for New York to control puck possession and capitalize on Philadelphia’s defensive lapses.
Betting Prediction:
Score Prediction: Rangers 4, Flyers 2
Moneyline Pick: Rangers -195
Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under Prediction: Lean Over 5.5 (-120)
This is a high-stakes spot for New York, and while their offense has been inconsistent, this is the kind of opponent they can exploit to get back on track.
- NHL Odds source: MYBookie Sportsbook
