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Penguins vs Flyers: A Metropolitan Division matchup
Two struggling teams will face each other tonight when the Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Penguins have a long way to go
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 19-15-4 record. They have won 6 of the last 10 games, including a 7-0 blowout against the Islanders in New York and a 6-5 win against the Bruins in Boston. However, the Penguins are coming off a 3-1 loss at home to the Buffalo Sabres. Pittsburgh is 20th in the league, scoring 3.03 goals per game, and they are ranked 17th, allowing 2.74 goals per game. Jake Guentzel leads the team with 43 points, 25 of which are assists.
The Flyers are struggling lately
The Philadelphia Flyers are sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 20-13-6 record. After losing four consecutive games, the Flyers bounced back with a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Philadelphia is 25th in the league, scoring 2.9 goals per game, and is ranked 8th allowing 2.74 goals per game. Travis Konecny leads the Flyers with 36 points, 21 of which are goals.
Betting Trends
The Penguins and the Flyers have played under the total goal line in 5 of their last 6 head-to-head games. Philadelphia has played under in 6 of their last 9 home games and in 10 of the last 14 games against division rivals.
Player to watch
Future Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby is having another impressive season for the Penguins at 36 years of age. Crosby leads the team with 22 goals and is ranked second with 41 total points. In a recent win against the Bruins, Crosby had one goal and two assists.
Injury Reports
Noah Cates and Ryan Ellis are out for the Flyers while John Ludvig and Matt Nieto are out for the Penguins.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are going through a difficult period of the season, and they need this win to boost their confidence. Usually, these teams do not score much when they play each other, and the given total goal line set at 6 is quite high. Both teams are ranked in the bottom ten when it comes to scoring but in the top ten on defense. That will be showcased tonight, and the game will be tight, staying under the total goal line.
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