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: 57.8%
DET: 42.2%
Expected Goals
PHI: 2.60
DET: 3.62
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PHI
Dan Vladar - 29-14-7 | 0.906 SV% | 2.42 GAA
DET
John Gibson - 29-22-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.72 GAA
| Stat | PHI | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.893 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.914 | 0.862 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.837 | 0.886 |
| 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: 56% • PHI at home vs DET: 3-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024-12-18 | DET 6 - 4 PHI | DET | PHI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:00 PM EST.
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