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Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions & Picks
Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions & Picks
Pittsburgh are tipped to take a 1-0 lead in this playoff series.
The Penguins lost the last meeting at home, but they have tended to get the better of the Flyers on the home ice in recent meetings.
- Pittsburgh Penguins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings at home
- Pittsburgh Penguins were 3-1 in their final 4 regular season home games
- 7 of the previous 9 meetings have produced at least 6 total goals
- The Over has cashed in 6 of the previous 6 meetings
Head To Head
- Philadelphia Flyers lead the all-time series 190-126-44
- Philadelphia Flyers won 4-3 when the two teams last met on March 7
Philadelphia Flyers Form
Philadelphia head to Pittsburgh having won six of their last seven games and each of the last three to finish the regular season 43-27-12.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-29 | vs Dallas Stars | W | 2-1 OT |
| Mar-31 | at Washington Capitals | L | 4-6 |
| Apr-02 | vs Detroit Red Wings | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-03 | at New York Islanders | W | 4-1 |
| Apr-05 | vs Boston Bruins | W | 2-1 OT |
| Apr-07 | at New Jersey Devils | W | 5-1 |
| Apr-09 | at Detroit Red Wings | L | 3-6 |
| Apr-11 | at Winnipeg Jets | W | 7-1 |
| Apr-13 | vs Carolina Hurricanes | W | 3-2 SO |
| Apr-14 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-2 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Form
Pittsburgh come into this game having closed out the regular season with three straight defeats to finish 41-25-16.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-28 | vs Dallas Stars | L | 3-6 |
| Mar-30 | at New York Islanders | W | 8-3 |
| Mar-31 | vs Detroit Red Wings | W | 5-1 |
| Apr-02 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 3-6 |
| Apr-04 | vs Florida Panthers | W | 9-4 |
| Apr-05 | vs Florida Panthers | W | 5-2 |
| Apr-09 | at New Jersey Devils | W | 5-2 |
| Apr-11 | vs Washington Capitals | L | 3-6 |
| Apr-12 | at Washington Capitals | L | 0-3 |
| Apr-14 | at St. Louis Blues | L | 5-7 |
Verdict
These two teams split the regular season series, so this series could be closely contested.
Pittsburgh have been strong in recent home meetings though, despite the March defeat, so we lean towards the Penguins in Game 1.
Pittsburgh have been strong in recent home meetings though, despite the March defeat, so we lean towards the Penguins in Game 1.
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