Flyers vs Islanders Betting Preview

Philadelphia leads the NHL with 10 comeback wins. They enter Friday knowing they cannot rely on that pattern forever. Slow starts continue to frame their nights. They fell behind 2-0 in Florida on Wednesday before rallying for a 4-2 win. Tyson Foerster scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute. Sean Couturier added an insurance marker. Emil Andrae produced a goal and an assist.

Dan Vladar kept the Flyers afloat early with several high-grade saves. His first period set the tone for another strong performance. He improved to 9-4-1 with a 2.39 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage. His stability remains essential with their defensive injuries.

New York arrives with a strong defensive run but a quiet offense. They allowed only seven goals in their last five games, including two shutouts. Their scoring faded during that stretch. They scored only three goals across their last three games. They lost 3-1 to Boston on Wednesday despite outshooting the Bruins 45-14.

Their power play remains the primary concern. The Islanders are 0-for-27 on the man advantage and 0-for-23 over their last seven games. Patrick Roy praised their process but emphasized the need to finish.

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Line Movement and Odds

Islanders -140, Flyers +118
Total: 6.0 (over +101, under -122)

New York opened as the favorite based on their defensive form and shot volume.

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Matchup Breakdown

Philadelphia overview

Philadelphia’s comeback at Florida reinforced their resilience. Andrae and Drysdale moved the puck well. Vladar erased early breakdowns. Their forecheck improved through the second period. Their structure tightened in the third.

Their scoring core can capitalize quickly. Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras drive offense. Their physical game ranks inside the league’s top half. Their blue line remains thinned by injuries, but their systems support their structure. Their path in Elmont depends on cleaner starts and fewer early lapses.

New York overview

New York’s defensive layers continue performing well. Their shot suppression and block rate support their goaltending. Their issue sits with creation and finishing. Their power play remains in a deep drought. They generate chances but fail to convert.

Barzal scored in the loss to Boston. Bo Horvat remains their leading scorer with 14 goals but enters on a three-game goal drought. Their transition and possession numbers improved under Roy, but their shot quality remains inconsistent.

UBS Arena provides strong home energy. New York’s path forward depends on converting their volume and attacking early against a Flyers team that often starts slow.

Injuries

Flyers

• Oliver Bonk — Out, upper body
• Rasmus Ristolainen — Out, tricep

Team overview available on the Philadelphia Flyers page.

Islanders

• Ethan Bear — Out, undisclosed
• Pierre Engvall — Out, ankle
• Alexander Romanov — Out, shoulder
• Semyon Varlamov — Out, lower body

Full roster details on the New York Islanders page.

Betting Trends

• Flyers 8-5 ATS this season
• Flyers 2-1 SU as favorites
• Islanders 6-4 SU as underdogs
• Islanders 1-7 ATS as favorites
• Flyers 7-6 O/U
• Islanders 0-5 O/U in last five

Best Bets and Prediction

New York’s process remains strong at five-on-five. Their defensive layers and shot volume outweigh their power-play slump. Philadelphia continues playing from behind too often. Their resilience remains impressive, but their openings leave opportunities for disciplined teams.

Projected score: Islanders 4, Flyers 3
Best Bet: Islanders -140
Total Lean: Over 6.0

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