Flyers vs Lightning Picks and Prediction – 3/17/2025

This Monday, Travis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers will travel to Amalie Arena to take on Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning in an Eastern Conference showdown. Get our Free NHL Picks all season long! The Flyers, now 28-32-8, are coming off a 5-0 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Konecny remains the offensive leader for Philadelphia, but the team has struggled with consistency as they try to stay competitive late in the season.

Tampa Bay, sitting at 38-23-5, enters the matchup following a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Kucherov continues to be a dominant force, driving the Lightning’s offensive attack and keeping them in the playoff hunt. With Tampa Bay playing at home and riding momentum from their last victory, they will look to extend their strong play.

For Philadelphia, finding a way to generate offense against a disciplined Tampa Bay team will be crucial. Konecny will need to lead the Flyers’ attack, while the team must focus on limiting turnovers and taking advantage of any scoring chances they get. Strong goaltending will also be necessary to keep Tampa’s high-powered offense in check.

The Lightning will aim to control the tempo early and keep pressure on Philadelphia’s defense. Kucherov will look to continue his offensive surge, while Tampa Bay’s defense must ensure the Flyers do not gain any momentum. If the Lightning can capitalize on power-play opportunities and stay aggressive, they will have a strong chance to secure another victory.

This game sets up a battle between Konecny’s leadership and scoring ability against Kucherov’s offensive dominance in a key Eastern Conference matchup. While Philadelphia will fight to stay in the game, Tampa Bay’s recent form and firepower should give them the advantage. Take the Lightning to carry over their momemtum from Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win 5-2.