Detroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 21st 2025
Preview and Prediction
The Detroit Red Wings' four-game journey away from home began with a strong start, but unfortunately, the team has not been able to maintain that momentum as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
The Red Wings had been on a hot streak, winning eight out of their last nine games, including a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday. Dylan Larkin had an impressive performance with two goals and an assist, while Patrick Kane and Marco Kasper also contributed with a goal and an assist each.
However, their winning streak came to an end on Saturday when they were defeated 5-1 by the Tampa Bay Lightning, followed by a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The Stars took an early lead with three goals in the first period, and the Red Wings were unable to catch up.
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Now, as they head back home, the Red Wings are determined to avoid a disappointing 1-3-0 road trip.
According to Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon, the key to success is maintaining a sharp mentality and not letting their foot off the gas, even during a winning streak.
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan is disappointed with the team's recent performance, particularly in terms of defensive errors and mental mistakes.
On the other hand, the Philadelphia Flyers are coming into this game with some momentum, having won four out of their last five games. Their most recent victory was a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, with Bobby Brink scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period.
Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson only had to make 12 saves to secure the win, and he credits his team's strong defense for their success.
Coach John Tortorella is pleased with his team's ability to limit their opponents' odd-man rush attempts, which will be a key focus in their game plan against the Red Wings.
In their previous two matchups this season, the Flyers and Red Wings have each come away with a win. Scott Laughton scored all four goals in Philadelphia's 4-1 victory on Dec. 12, while Detroit responded with a 6-4 win six days later, with Kane scoring the game-winning goal in the third period.
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This will be the third and final meeting between the two teams this season.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Sean Couturier and Scott Laughton each had a goal and an assist to carry the host Philadelphia Flyers past the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Friday.
Shayne Gostisbehere, Kevin Hayes, Oskar Lindblom and James van Riemsdyk scored one goal apiece for the Flyers, who won their third in a row.
Jake Voracek recorded three assists while Matt Niskanen added two assists for the Flyers, who improved to 8-1-4 at home. They also have recorded at least one point in five consecutive games.
Flyers goaltender Carter Hart made 32 saves.
Robby Fabbri scored the lone goal for the reeling Red Wings, who fell to 0-6-2 in their past eight games.
Red Wings goaltender Cal Pickard, who played for the Flyers last season, stopped 29 shots.
Detroit owns the lowest point total in the league.
Laughton received a long pass from Niskanen, skated in alone and sent the puck through Pickard's pads for a 1-0 Flyers lead at 2:56 of the first period.
The Red Wings equalized at 1 when Fabbri ripped a slap shot over Hart's shoulder at 8:09 of the first.
After sitting the last three games as a healthy scratch, Gostisbehere scored on the power play for a 2-1 Flyers advantage with 57.1 seconds left in the opening period.
The Red Wings received their second power play at 5:46 of the second period after a hooking penalty on Claude Giroux. Hart made three difficult saves during the two-minute minor, and Philadelphia killed off the penalty.
Detroit's Filip Hronek fired a shot through traffic in front, but Hart was able to snare the puck into his glove with 2:09 left in the second.
Couturier then tipped his own rebound into the net with 11.9 seconds remaining in the second for a 3-1 advantage.
The Flyers moved ahead 4-1 just 27 seconds into the third when Hayes picked up a loose puck and sent a backhand into the net. Thirty seconds later, Lindblom broke the game open by scoring for a 5-1 lead. Lindblom's goal was his team-best 10th of the season.
Van Riemsdyk capped the scoring at 17:51.