Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders Prediction, 4/3/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders

Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

The Philadelphia Flyers (37-25-12) are on their way to UBS Arena on Friday where they will compete against the New York Islanders (42-29-5).

The Philadelphia Flyers will look to clean up some issues after taking a 6-4 loss to the Capitals in the last game they played. Philadelphia compiled 10 mins in the box in this matchup. They also had 3 power play attempts but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Flyers had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the loss. In the game, they converted 4 out of the 24 shots they put on net.

Philadelphia Flyers opponents have tallied 225 power play opportunities (9th in hockey) and have a total of 49 goals in those chances. The Flyers have seen 1,898 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .884. Philadelphia has tried 1,884 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.2%. At even strength, the Flyers have surrendered 172 goals while earning 178 on the offensive side of the ice. Philadelphia is sitting with 215 power play chances and they have notched 33 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 15.35%. For the year, they have recorded 86 points and their points percentage sits at .581. In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 211 goals (24th in hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 221.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Daniel Vladar. Vladar has taken the ice for 151 contests throughout his pro hockey career. He has a record of 73-47-23 and got the start in 140 games. Opponents have been able to score 407 goals against Vladar in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.91. Vladar has seen 3,964 shots against him and has recorded 3,557 total saves. His save percentage is at .897 in his 5,676 mins on the ice. For his professional hockey career, Vladar has 80 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .571.

In their last game, New York faced the Sabres in a game where the Islanders went home in defeat by a mark of 4-3. The Islanders tallied 3 goals of the 28 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play chances in this one and notched 1 out of those tries.

New York has taken 2,142 shots (10th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.18%, while allowing the other team 2,134 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 81.00% on their oppositions 200 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.9%. They have earned 224 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 16.96%. The Islanders have accumulated 180 goals at even strength and 38 goals (23rd in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 216 goals to be scored by way of 178 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the New York Islanders have 218 goals, 89 points, and a points percentage of .586.

Across the ice you are expected to see Ilya Sorokin in the crease. He has accrued 8,216 saves out of 8,977 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .915. Sorokin holds a career record of 153-109-38 and has participated in 303 contests. He has been a starter 297 contests and has been on the ice for 13,532 minutes. Sorokin's percentage of quality starts sits at 64.6% and he has made 192 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.56 goals/game and he has yielded 761 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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