Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 3/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

The Philadelphia Flyers (28-21-11) are headed to PPG Paints Arena on Saturday where they will go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-16-13).

The Philadelphia Flyers had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Maple Leafs their last time out. The Flyers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. In the outing, they scored on 2 of the 25 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 3 power play attempts and scored 1 goal. Philadelphia amassed 6 penalty mins for this matchup.

While at even strength, the Flyers have surrendered 148 goals while earning 143 themselves. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have tallied 182 power play opportunities (13th in hockey) and have a total of 37 goals in those attempts. When discussing scoring goals, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 171 goals (24th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have allowed 185. Philadelphia has taken 1,526 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.2%. For the current campaign, they have earned 67 points and their points percentage sits at .558. The Flyers have seen 1,549 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .881. Philadelphia comes into the game with 173 power play chances and they have tallied 28 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 16.18%.

The player in the crease for this game is Daniel Vladar. Opponents have been able to score 379 goals against Vladar in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.92. Vladar has been involved in 141 matchups over the course of his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is .898 for his 5,651 mins on the ice. He has earned a record of 68-43-22 and he has gotten the start in 130 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Vladar has accumulated 74 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .569. Vladar has seen 3,712 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,333 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Pittsburgh opposed the Bruins in a matchup where the Penguins took a loss by a mark of 2-1. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this one but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Penguins recorded 1 goal of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Penguins have earned 161 goals at even strength and 42 goals (11th in the NHL) while on the power play. Pittsburgh has put up 1,753 shots (11th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.58%, while allowing the opposition 1,635 shots. So far this year, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched a total of 203 goals, 75 points, in addition to a points percentage of .625. They have granted a total of 167 goals to be scored by of a combination of 140 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 161 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 26.09%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 84.57% on the other teams 175 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.8%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Stuart Skinner in goal. His opposition is averaging 2.70 goals/game and he has allowed 556 goals overall. Skinner's quality start rate sits at 55.3% and he has 114 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He was named a starter in 206 contests and has accumulated 9,314 mins. Skinner has amassed a career mark of 117-67-20 and has been in net for 212 contests. He has accrued 5,196 stops out of 5,752 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .903.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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