Flyers vs Devils Picks and Prediction – 1/18/2025

The Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6) face off against the New Jersey Devils (26-15-6) at the Prudential Center on January 18th. Both teams enter this Metropolitan Division clash after mixed results in previous games. The Flyers are coming off a shootout loss to Columbus, while the Devils recently fell to the Panthers in a shootout as well. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

The Flyers’ offense has been led by Travis Konecny, who boasts 53 points this season with 20 goals and 33 assists. Over the past five games, Philadelphia has averaged 3.2 goals per game while giving up 2.6 goals. The power play has struggled, converting at just 16%, and the penalty kill sits at 77.5%, showing a need for improvement in special teams. 

Goaltending has been inconsistent, with Samuel Ersson leading with a 2.87 GAA and .888 save percentage. Defensively, the Flyers have been vulnerable, allowing 3.41 goals per game. Injuries to key players like Ryan Poehling and Sean Couturier could further hinder depth.

The New Jersey Devils enter with the better record and a solid home performance at 13-6-4. Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 55 points, supported by Nico Hischier’s team-high 22 goals. Special teams are a strength, with the Devils converting on 28.8% of power plays and maintaining an 82.2% penalty kill. Goaltending has been a bright spot, with Jacob Markstrom's stellar 2.20 GAA and .913 save percentage anchoring the team. 

Defensively, the Devils allow just 2.53 goals per game, demonstrating consistency. While the team has hit a rough patch, going 3-4-3 in their last 10 games, they remain formidable, especially at home.

With superior goaltending, stronger special teams, and home-ice advantage, the Devils should control this game. Expect New Jersey to capitalize on the Flyers’ struggling defense and limited power play efficiency. Final Score Prediction: Devils win 4-2.