Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, December 20th, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers (17-10-6, 21-12 PL, 16-16-1 O/U) meet the New York Rangers (17-15-4, 18-18 PL, 11-24-1 O/U) in a divisional showdown on Saturday afternoon, and we have you covered with the prediction. The Flyers dropped a road meeting against the Sabres in their previous action. The Rangers posted a win against the Blues on Thursday evening.  These squads have yet to meet this season, and the Flyers won two of three against the Rangers last year.

Can the Rangers post a second straight win on Saturday evening? Check out the Flyers vs. Rangers prediction. Nobody does it better when it comes to NHL Picks!

Flyers Conclude Road Trek on Saturday

The Philadelphia Flyers are wrapping up a road trip in this one. Philadelphia is having an inconsistent season, but it is better than last season. They stand in a wildcard spot and are six points out of the top spot.  The Flyers are 2-3 in their past five games. This includes a road defeat against the Hurricanes last weekend, and they answered with a big 4-1 road win against the Canadiens on Tuesday. Next, the Flyers were shaky in their own end in a 5-3 road defeat against the Sabres on Thursday.

Travis Konecny has been a big threat this month, posting 11 points, including a goal on Thursday. The 28-year-old winger has delivered 30 points on the season. He scored two goals in three games against the Rangers last year. Trevor Zegras is having a great season in his first year in Philadelphia. The shifty center has six points in his past five games and has netted 23 points on the season.

Owen Tippett has been quiet, managing only one point in his past six games. The veteran winger is having a decent season, recording 20 points. Travis Sanheim is the best defenseman on the team. The 29-year-old plays some of the biggest minutes in the NHL, averaging 25 per game. Sanheim has earned 14 points and a + 3 rating.

The Flyers' goaltending is around the league average. Backup Samuel Ersson has a 3.05 GAA and an .869 save %. Dan Vladar has taken over as the #1 goalie due to his strong performance. The 28-year-old net minder is sporting a 2.41 GAA and a sharp .910 save %, accompanied by a 12-5-3 record. Vladar made 21 saves in the win against the Canadiens and did not play on Thursday.

Philadelphia is averaging 2.8 goals per game, ranking them 22nd. The Flyers are conceding an average of 2.7 goals, placing them eighth in the NHL.

Rangers Seek Improvement at Home

The New York Rangers are home for this one before heading back out on the road. New York is having a bit of a disappointing season due to the offense. They stand at 2-3 in their past five games. The Rangers dropped a home meeting against the Ducks on Monday and had more issues scoring in a disappointing 3-0 home defeat at the hands of the Canucks. Next, the Rangers issued a 2-1 overtime road win against the Blues on Tuesday evening. The Rangers stand in fifth in the division but are only three points out of a wildcard spot. They have been the worst home team in the NHL, posting a record 4-10-3 record.

Artemi Panarin is having another strong year. The veteran center has amassed eight points in December. Panarin leads the squad with 34 points on the year. He had a goal and an assist in three games against the Flyers last season. Vincent Trocheck has been kept in check. He has five points on the month. The 32-year-old center has missed about half the season with injury. He has managed 16 points in 22 games on the year.

Mika Zibanejad has netted six points in December. The 32-year-old center is having an inconsistent season. He has delivered 25 points, but has a -8 rating. The Rangers' defense has been a strength. Braden Schneider has been solid. The 30-year-old defenseman isn’t a big threat offensively but is steady in his own zone. He has netted six points. Schneider averages 19-20 minutes of ice.

The Rangers thrive in the net. Backup goalie Jonathan Quick has been sharp, posting a 1.88 GAA and a .932 save % on the season. Star goalie Igor Shesterkin is having another stellar season, recording a stingy 2.49 GAA and a .910 save %, accompanied by a 14-11-3 record. Shesterkin was in the net in the win against the Blues on Thursday, making 26 saves.

New York is scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game, rating them 29th. The Rangers are keeping opponents to 2.7 goals, placing them sixth in the NHL.

Flyers vs. Rangers Pick

Spread Pick for Flyers vs. Rangers

• Philadelphia Flyers +115 (5 units)

The Philadelphia Flyers have been competitive on the road, where they have delivered a 7-5-2 record. The New York Rangers are an odd team. They are strong on the road but can’t get the job done at MSG, where they have issued a weak 4-10-3 record on the season. The Rangers have dropped five of their past seven games.

Furthermore, the Flyers are proving to be one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. The Flyers have an xGA/60 minutes of 3.10 goals, which is 5th in the NHL. This is key as New York is in a slump, posting two or fewer goals in five of their past six games. This includes just one goal in their past two games at MSG. Go with the Flyers.

Over/Under Pick for Flyers vs. Rangers

• Over 5.5 (5 units)

I expect this one to go over, considering this lower total of just 5.5 goals. Philadelphia has been a threat on the road, scoring 18 goals in its past five road bouts. The Rangers have an xGA/3.35 goals per 60 minutes, which is below average.

In addition,  the Flyers have been shaky on the road, conceding three or more goals in four of their past five road games. The Flyers squandered five goals on the road on Thursday. The over is 6-3 in the Flyers’ past nine road games.