by Chuck Sommers
Sunday, Nov 13, 2022
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Where to watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Southwest, NHL Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Stars -170, Flyers +145
FanDuel: Stars -196, Flyers +160
BetMGM: Stars -175, Flyers +145
Caesars: Stars -178, Flyers +150
Season record
Stars: 8-5-1 (17 points)
Flyers: 7-5-2 (16 points)
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Stars - Flyers preview, prediction and analysis
Recent results
Stars: lost two straight; lost 5-4 vs. Sharks
Flyers: lost 4-1 vs. Senators on Saturday
Stars vs. Flyers
Stars vs. Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are having to play the second game of a back-to-back after getting shelled in Claude Giroux’s return to Philadelphia on Saturday. Now things aren’t going to get any easier when they have to host the Dallas Stars on Sunday afternoon.
The Flyers lost for the fifth time in seven games and have been held to just three goals combined in their last two games. Saturday, it was all about their former captain coming back and showing them what it’s like to win when there’s talent around him. Giroux had three assists, Alex DeBrincat had two goals, and the Flyers didn’t have a prayer.
"It was tough," he said. "The fans here, I wasn't too sure what to expect, but they treated me well. So many memories in this building. That video, I wish they showed that video at the end of the game because they showed that video and then (I) had to go for a shift right away, so that was tough. But it's part of the game. You've got to be professional and just do your job."
One component to doing your job is to talk after the game, and that’s what coach John Tortorella didn’t do last game for whatever reason. He did this time, and he seemed mad per usual. But seriously, Kevin Hayes scored and Carter Hart had no chance against his former captain.
"You can't win in the National Hockey League when you're playing against two opponents, the opponent themselves and us," Flyers coach John Tortorella said. "We did so many good things, but then we imploded. Just unnecessary penalties."
To be fair, that sounds like any Flyers game, to be honest.
But this also seems like the perfect time for the Stars to get back on the right path after a tough couple of games. Dallas has dropped two in a row with losses at Winnipeg and home to the San Jose Sharks. The latter was a 5-4 loss to the lowly Sharks that wasted another huge scoring night for Jamie Benn and the return of Jake Oettinger. The star goalie made 13 saves in his return from injury that was sustained on Oct. 29.
In short, the young man had a tough time on just 20 shots.
"They only had 20 shots," Oettinger said. "We scored four goals, and when you score four goals, you expect to win. I definitely could have made another save or two and at least helped us get to overtime. I know I have [to be] better, and just [have] to do it next game."
Benn has been on a tear the last week and a half when it didn’t seem like he could score at all. He had a hat trick against Edmonton this week and now with two goals, the captain is churning along at the right time. If he gets going while Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz keep scoring, this team might not have a weakness any time soon.
Prediction
The Flyers should perform better this time around, but the biggest issue is going with Felix Sandstrom against a much better team than Ottawa. If Hart struggled against Ottawa, I can only imagine with Dallas after a day off teeing off on the young goalie. Stars win 5-2
Betting trends
Stars are 504-385 after a loss since 1996.
Flyers are 75-76 at home in November since 1996.
Stars are 438-341 when playing a second game in 5 days since 1996.
Projected lines
Stars:
Jason Robertson -- Roope Hintz -- Joe Pavelski
Mason Marchment -- Tyler Seguin -- Matej Blumel
Jamie Benn -- Wyatt Johnston -- Ty Dellandrea
Radek Faksa -- Luke Glendening -- Joel Kiviranta
Miro Heiskanen -- Colin Miller
Ryan Suter -- Nils Lundkvist
Esa Lindell -- Jani Hakanpaa
Jake Oettinger
Jason Robertson -- Roope Hintz -- Joe Pavelski
Mason Marchment -- Tyler Seguin -- Matej Blumel
Jamie Benn -- Wyatt Johnston -- Ty Dellandrea
Radek Faksa -- Luke Glendening -- Joel Kiviranta
Miro Heiskanen -- Colin Miller
Ryan Suter -- Nils Lundkvist
Esa Lindell -- Jani Hakanpaa
Jake Oettinger
Flyers:
Joel Farabee -- Kevin Hayes -- Travis Konecny
Kieffer Bellows -- Scott Laughton -- Owen Tippett
Lukas Sedlak -- Noah Cates -- Zack MacEwen
Nicolas Deslauriers -- Morgan Frost -- Tanner Laczynski
Ivan Provorov -- Tony DeAngelo
Travis Sanheim -- Justin Braun
Nick Seeler -- Rasmus Ristolainen
Felix Sandstrom
Joel Farabee -- Kevin Hayes -- Travis Konecny
Kieffer Bellows -- Scott Laughton -- Owen Tippett
Lukas Sedlak -- Noah Cates -- Zack MacEwen
Nicolas Deslauriers -- Morgan Frost -- Tanner Laczynski
Ivan Provorov -- Tony DeAngelo
Travis Sanheim -- Justin Braun
Nick Seeler -- Rasmus Ristolainen
Felix Sandstrom
Statistical leaders
Stars:
Points: Jason Robertson -- 21
Goals: Jason Robertson -- 9
Assists: Jason Robertson -- 12
Goalie: Jake Oettinger -- 5-2-1, 1.91 GAA, .931 SV%
Flyers:
Points: Travis Konecny -- 16
Goals: Travis Konecny -- 5
Assists: Travis Konecny -- 11
Goalie: Carter Hart -- 6-2-2, 2.18 GAA, .937 SV%
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
