Published Jan 26, 3:27am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 26, 3:27am ET
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Updated Jan 26, 3:27am ET
Metropolitan Division rivals collide in the NHL on Jan 26, as the New York islanders travel to the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Flyers should bring the better confidence into this round following a recent win, which leaves them two points adrift of their direct rivals.
Meanwhile, the Islanders have suffered defeats in their last two games. However, they have gone 5-4-1 across their last ten.
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| Philadelphia Flyers | -111 |
| NY Islanders | -104 |
The Philadelphia Flyers will have the home ice advantage this week, as they go in search of a second straight win.
However, questions can still be asked of their recent form across their last ten, winning just three times over that period. Meanwhile, five losses have been suffered in their previous ten games, showing a defensive weakness.
But, the Flyers should be confident after producing one of their best displays of the season over the weekend, beating the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 on the road.
The New York Islanders have been considered an excellent chance in terms of a playoff finish throughout the season.
They come into this clash sitting third in the Metropolitan Division, having accumulated an overall record of 27-19-5. Meanwhile, their defensive solidity has caught the eye this term, with no side in the Division having allowed fewer goals.
However, they will have questions to answer on Monday evening following defeats in their last two, conceding nine goals in losses against the Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres.
| TOTAL | Islanders | Flyers | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 299 | 132 | 149 | - |
| GOALS | 1871 | 915 | 956 |
The Islanders have been weak defensively in their last two games, and that could hand the advantage to the in-form Flyers, who were excellent in their latest game against the Avalanche.
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Philadelphia Flyers (-110)
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