Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers NHL Predictions
2026-12-18 • Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PHI: 45.4%
DET: 54.6%
Expected Goals
PHI: 2.97
DET: 3.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PHI
Dan Vladar - 3-4-2 | 0.883 SV% | 3.21 GAA
DET
John Gibson - 4-5-1 | 0.860 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | PHI | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.893 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.893 | 0.831 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.40 | 2.97 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 75% • PHI at home vs DET: 5-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | DET 2 - 1 PHI | DET | DET |
| 2026-04-09 | DET 6 - 3 PHI | DET | PHI |
| 2026-04-02 | PHI 2 - 4 DET | DET | PHI |
| 2026-03-28 | DET 3 - 5 PHI | PHI | PHI |
| 2025-01-21 | PHI 2 - 1 DET | PHI | PHI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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