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Philadelphia has struggled to string together wins, but the offensive group still has more finishing talent than its record suggests, with Travis Konecny, Tyson Foerster, Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras, and Owen Tippett all part of the current forward mix. Calgary’s attack has been less efficient overall, and the Flames have been forced to adjust their lineup around injuries that remove experience and depth from both the forward group and the blue line. At five-on-five, both clubs have had issues driving consistent scoring, but the Flames have been more vulnerable defensively. Calgary is giving up 29.8 shots per game and has a negative goal differential, while Philadelphia is closer to break-even in shot profile and has been a bit better at limiting damage. That makes a one-goal Flyers result the most plausible game script.
Philadelphia has the better chance to take this game despite being priced as the slight road side, largely because Calgary’s injury list has already weakened its lineup and the Flames have been less efficient at both ends of the ice. With Dan Vladar expected for Philadelphia and Devin Cooley expected for Calgary, the goalie edge tilts the Flyers as well. The projected result is a 3-2 Flyers win, which also supports a lower-scoring game and the away side on the moneyline.