Minnesota Wild vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Prediction, Preview, Picks & Odds - 3/23/2023

Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Where to watch: ESPN, SNP, SNE

DraftKings: Wild -155, Flyers +135

BetMGM: Wild -155, Flyers +135

Caesars: Wild -155, Flyers +135

Wild: 41-22-8

Flyers: 26-32-12

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The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Minnesota Wild in what is expected to be an intense and highly competitive game on March 23, 2023. Only one team is currently sitting in a playoff spot, while the other — and you can probably figure out which one — is hoping to land Connor Bedard this summer.

The Flyers are coming off a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers at home but have lost seven of their last 10 overall. The Flyers are just trying to get their tails to the end of the finish line and put an end to what's been an expectedly average season.

The Wild are clicking at the right time with points in nine of their last 10 games thanks to the emergence of Filip Gustavsson as the starting netminder over Marc-Andre Fleury. The rookie is 18-9-5 this season with a 2.04 GAA and a .932 save percentage. Expect him to get the bulk of the starts the rest of the way as the Wild try to lock up a playoff spot.

One of the key matchups to watch in this game will be between the Wild's top-ranked defense and the Flyers' potent offense. The Wild are allowing the fewest goals per game in the league this season, thanks in large part to the strong play of their defensive corps, led by captain Jared Spurgeon. They will need to be at their best to contain the Flyers' dynamic attack, which features a number of talented forwards.

Overall, this game has all the makings of a classic matchup between two talented teams fighting for playoff positioning. The Wild will be looking to continue their recent hot streak and solidify their position in the standings, while the Flyers will be hoping to rebound.

With both teams boasting a strong mix of offensive firepower and defensive acumen, fans can expect a hard-fought and closely contested game that could go either way. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the playoff race, making it a must-watch for fans of both teams and fans of hockey in general.

In conclusion, the March 23, 2023 game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup between two talented teams. With playoff positioning on the line, both sides will be looking to come away with a crucial win and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Fans can expect plenty of drama and excitement from start to finish, with the outcome of the game likely to have significant implications for the playoff race.

Prediction

Wild 5, Flyers 1

Wild:

Marcus Foligno -- Ryan Hartman -- Mats Zuccarello

Marcus Johansson -- Joel Eriksson Ek -- Matt Boldy

Brandon Duhaime -- Frederick Gaudreau -- Oskar Sundqvist

Mason Shaw -- Connor Dewar -- Ryan Reaves

Jake Middleton -- Jared Spurgeon

Jonas Brodin -- Matt Dumba

John Klingberg -- Alex Goligoski

Filip Gustavsson

Flyers:

Joel Farabee -- Noah Cates -- Owen Tippett

Kevin Hayes -- Scott Laughton -- Wade Allison

Brendan Lemieux -- Morgan Frost -- Tyson Foerster

Nicolas Deslauriers -- James van Riemsdyk

Ivan Provorov -- Cam York

Travis Sanheim -- Rasmus Ristolainen

Nick Seeler -- Tony DeAngelo

Egor Zamula

Carter Hart