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St. Louis gets its rematch quickly. Philadelphia erased a 5-3 deficit last week and won in a shootout. The Blues have not recovered since. They dropped two more, including Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss in Toronto. Their issue is closing games. They produce in stretches, then slip defensively and allow momentum swings.
Jordan Binnington has kept them competitive, but St. Louis has lost 12 of 15. Their five-game road trip continues under pressure. Robert Thomas wants cleaner third periods. Jim Montgomery wants more urgency. Both have a point. The Blues have improved their physical play but need results.
Philadelphia’s comeback win over St. Louis was their lone bright spot in their last four. The Flyers were overwhelmed the next night in Dallas, where Jason Robertson scored a natural hat trick. Poor starts remain a problem. They allow early goals and chase games. Sean Couturier highlighted the lack of urgency off the opening faceoff.
This matchup gives both teams a chance to reset. St. Louis is looking for correction. Philadelphia is looking for consistency.
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Line Movement and Odds
Current market:
- Flyers -124, Blues +104
- Puck Line: Flyers -1.5 (+200), Blues +1.5 (-252)
- Total 5.5 (over -111, under -110)
The number opened near Flyers -120. Slight early support moved the price to -124. The total remains firm at 5.5 with balanced action. Sharper bettors hit Flyers early, tied to their defensive metrics and St. Louis’ late-game issues.
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Matchup Breakdown
St. Louis outlook
The Blues can score in spurts but cannot finish games. Their late-game execution cost them against Philadelphia and Toronto. They rank well in hits and have a functional power play, but their defensive gaps linger. Binnington needs more support in front. Thomas and Jordan Kyrou drive transition, but the bottom six remains inconsistent.
Philadelphia outlook
The Flyers play with strong physical metrics. They block shots and generate forecheck pressure. Trevor Zegras leads the attack with 19 points. Travis Konecny and Christian Dvorak add depth scoring. Their issue is slow starts. When they fall behind early, they rely on late pushes.
Key battle
St. Louis’ defensive structure against Philadelphia’s forecheck. If the Flyers create turnovers below the goal line, they can control offensive-zone time.
Injuries and Conditions
St. Louis Blues
- Zach Dean, out, personal.
- Torey Krug, out, ankle.
- Jake Neighbours, out, leg.
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Philadelphia Flyers
- Oliver Bonk, out, upper body.
- Rasmus Ristolainen, out, tricep.
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Best Bets and Prediction
St. Louis can compete but struggles to hold leads. Philadelphia is inconsistent but more reliable defensively. Their win over the Blues highlighted their late-game endurance.
Projected score: Flyers 3, Blues 2.
Best bet: Flyers -124.
Secondary lean: Under 5.5.
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