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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 17, 2025

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Mar 17, 2025 7:36 PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to bounce back from their regular season series deficit as they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Amalie Arena. Fresh off Anthony Cirelli's impressive 2-goal performance, the Lightning aim to even the series against their Metropolitan Division foes. The Flyers, currently 28-32-8, will attempt to extend their 2-0 series lead against the 38-23-5 Lightning.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Current Odds

PHI
TB
Over
4.0
+102
Under
3.5
+120
PHI
+1.5
+130
TB
-2.5
+125
PHI
ML
+525
TB
ML
-650

Flyers vs Lightning statistics

Stat Flyers Lightning
Goals For per Game 2.75 3.53
Goals Against Average 3.37 2.68
Shots per Game 27.2 28.8
Shots Against per Game 26.9 28.5
Power Play Goals 26 48
Power Play Goals Against 37 30
Short Handed Goals 3 10
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 514 540
Power Play Percentage 14.7 25.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.8 81.9

Tampa Bay Lightning recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/15/25 @ Boston Bruins W 6-2
3/13/25 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 4-3 SO
3/11/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 4-1
3/8/25 vs Boston Bruins L 4-0
3/6/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-5

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/15/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 5-0
3/13/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-3 SO
3/11/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 5-2
3/9/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 3-1
3/8/25 vs Seattle Kraken L 4-1

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Rasmus Ristolainen (D): Day-To-Day
  • Garnet Hathaway (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Eetu Makiniemi (G): Out

Flyers vs Lightning game info

Type Info
Venue Amalie Arena
Location Tampa, FL
Puck drop Mon 7:00 PM

Flyers vs Lightning predictions

The Philadelphia Flyers have had a challenging season so far, but there's no denying that Travis Konecny is a standout performer on the ice. With 22 goals, 43 assists, and a total of 65 points, Konecny is a player who knows how to find opportunities. While the Flyers trail the series 0-2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Konecny's knack for orchestrating bold plays could be what the team needs to shift momentum their way. Will the Flyers' traveling dynamo manage to turn this game into a personal scoring spree? The Flyers will need him to channel his inner playmaker if they want to break their drought against Tampa Bay at the Amalie Arena.

Now, speaking of the Lightning, it's hard to ignore the thunder that Brayden Point brings to the ice. With 32 goals to his name, Point is always a threat wherever he positions himself. Teams know this, yet stopping him is an entirely different challenge. Meanwhile, Nikita Kucherov, with his 65 assists and overall 93 points, serves as the exact guiding hand that Tampa Bay needs to keep on electrifying their gameplay. With Kucherov and Point's remarkable synergy, the Lightning's front line is poised to keep the Flyers on their toes. If past performances are any indicator, expect these two powerhouses to spark some electrifying moments.

So, who's taking the win in this exciting matchup? Considering the odds and the way the teams are stacking up, Tampa Bay Lightning clearly seems to have the home advantage in their favor. Their home record speaks for itself, and with the promising performance from key players like Kucherov and Point, it's tough to bet against them. The Flyers have their work cut out for them, and while they may possess individual brilliance, the collective force of the Lightning is likely to give them the upper hand in this showdown. Keep an eye on how the game unfolds because with hockey, anything is possible. What do you think, will the Flyers pull off an upset, or will the Lightning continue their dominance at home?

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