The New York Rangers (13-3-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (10-8-1) clash in a post-Thanksgiving showdown Friday afternoon. The opening puck drop at the Wells Fargo Center is slated for 1 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Rangers won all 3 meetings last season
New York dealt the Pittsburgh Penguins a 1-0 loss Wednesday, as the Rangers won for the 11th time in their last 13 games (11-1-1). The contest was the 3rd leg of a road trip: Friday’s game will close out a 4-cities-in-7-days journey for the club.
The Flyers also played Wednesday, losing at the New York Islanders 3-2 to snap a 5-game winning streak. Philadelphia now returns to home ice where it is just 2-4-0 since Oct. 28.