Islanders vs. Flyers: Philadelphia Aims to Halt Skid in Clash Within the Metropolitan Division

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers, trailing in their four previous matches, are gearing up to compete against the New York Islanders on their home turf. Philadelphia boasts a season record of 36 wins, 29 losses, and 10 draws, with an 8-9-4 record within the Metropolitan Division. Despite scoring 215 goals, they have conceded 232, resulting in a -17 scoring differential.

The New York Islanders have a slightly different season performance, with a record of 31 wins, 27 losses, and 15 draws. Their performance in the Metropolitan Division shows 8 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws. Interestingly, the Islanders have an evenly matched record of 8 wins, 8 losses, and 7 draws in games where they've earned more penalty minutes than their opponent.

In the season’s matchups between these two teams, this upcoming game will be their third encounter. The last time they faced off, the Flyers narrowly secured a victory with a 1-0 scoreline in a shootout.

Leading the charge for the Flyers are Travis Konecny, with a remarkable 31 goals and 34 assists, and Owen Tippett, who has tallied 5 goals and 6 assists in his last 10 games. On the Islanders’ side, Kyle Palmieri, with 24 goals and 19 assists, and Mathew Barzal, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists in his recent 10 games, have been standout players.

Looking at the recent 10-game stretch, the Flyers have been averaging 2.7 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.7 penalties, and 9.6 penalty minutes, while giving up 3.8 goals per game. Conversely, the Islanders recorded an average of 1.9 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.8 penalties, and 7.9 penalty minutes

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