Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 3/26/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Flyers (34-23-12) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-13) at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-2 defeat against the Predators their last time out. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive performance in the defeat. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 28 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. Chicago accumulated 6 penalty minutes for this game.

In relation to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 180 goals (30th in the league) on the season and have given up 220. For the season, they sit with 65 points and their points % is .464. Chicago comes into the game with 202 power play chances and they have notched 37 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 18.32%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 187 goals while earning 143 of their own. Chicago has attempted 1,707 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.5%. The Blackhawks so far have had 2,084 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .894. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 211 power play opportunities (11th in pro hockey) and have earned 33 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Spencer Knight. The opposition has been able to score 375 goals versus Knight in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.84. Knight has been in goal for 142 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is at .906 during his 5,153 minutes between the pipes. He has an overall record of 67-52-19 and he has started in 132 games. In his career, Knight has 70 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .530. Knight has seen 3,969 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,594 total saves.

In their last game, Philadelphia faced the Sharks in a matchup where the Flyers notched a win by a score of 4-1. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Flyers notched 4 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they took.

On the campaign, the Philadelphia Flyers have a total of 193 goals, 80 points, and a points percentage of .580. They have permitted 207 goals to be scored by of a combination of 160 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flyers are sitting with 163 goals at even strength and 30 goals (31st in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 202 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 14.85%. Philadelphia has attempted 1,736 shots (30th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.12%, while allowing the other team 1,782 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.93% on the other teams 213 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.4%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Daniel Vladar in net. He has recorded 3,497 stops out of 3,893 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .898. Vladar has compiled a lifetime record of 72-45-23 and has been in net for 148 games. He has been a starter 137 games and has racked up 5,669 minutes. Vladar's quality start percentage comes out to 57.7% and he has qualified for 79 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.89 goals per contest and he has relinquished 396 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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