by Chuck Sommers
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Where to watch: NBCSP, TSN2, RDS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Flyers -170, Habs +145
BetMGM: Flyers -170, Habs +145
Caesars: Flyers -170, Habs +145
Season record
Canadiens: 30-38-6
Flyers: 28-32-12
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Canadiens - Flyers preview, prediction and analysis
The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers in what promises to be an exciting match on March 28, 2023. Both teams will be vying for victory in this late-season clash, with playoff implications on the line.
The Canadiens will come into this game looking to bounce back from a recent slump. Despite being in the playoff hunt for most of the season, Montreal has struggled in their recent games, losing four of their last five.
One area to watch in this game will be the goaltending battle between Jake Allen and Carter Hart. Both are talented netminders who can steal games for their respective teams.
Another key matchup to keep an eye on will be the battle between the two teams' top lines. Montreal's top line featuring Nick Suzuki has been one of the most potent in the league this season, while Philadelphia's top trio of Giroux, Farabee, and Sean Couturier has also been a force to be reckoned with.
However, the Canadiens will be without one of their key players, as defenseman Shea Weber is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Weber has been a crucial part of Montreal's blue line and his absence will be a significant loss for the team.
The special teams battle will also be crucial in this game, as both teams boast dangerous power plays. Montreal's power play ranks among the top 10 in the league, while Philadelphia's penalty kill has been one of the best in the NHL this season.
Overall, this game promises to be an exciting and hard-fought battle between two talented teams. Montreal will be looking to get back on track and keep their playoff hopes alive, while Philadelphia will be aiming to continue their winning ways and solidify their position in the postseason race.
Fans can expect a thrilling game filled with plenty of scoring opportunities, physical play, and goaltending heroics. With both teams desperate for a win, this matchup is sure to be a must-watch for hockey fans around the league.
Prediction
This game is not going to be fun. Flyers 2, Canadiens 1
Prediction
This game is not going to be fun. Flyers 2, Canadiens 1
Projected lines
Canadiens:
Rafael Harvey-Pinard -- Nick Suzuki -- Mike Hoffman
Jonathan Drouin -- Kirby Dach -- Denis Gurianov
Jesse Ylonen -- Jake Evans -- Brendan Gallagher
Michael Pezzetta -- Chris Tierney -- Alex Belzile
Mike Matheson -- David Savard
Joel Edmundson -- Justin Barron
Jordan Harris -- Johnathan Kovacevic
Jake Allen
Rafael Harvey-Pinard -- Nick Suzuki -- Mike Hoffman
Jonathan Drouin -- Kirby Dach -- Denis Gurianov
Jesse Ylonen -- Jake Evans -- Brendan Gallagher
Michael Pezzetta -- Chris Tierney -- Alex Belzile
Mike Matheson -- David Savard
Joel Edmundson -- Justin Barron
Jordan Harris -- Johnathan Kovacevic
Jake Allen
Flyers:
Joel Farabee -- Noah Cates -- Owen Tippett
James van Riemsdyk -- Kevin Hayes -- Wade Allison
Brendan Lemieux -- Morgan Frost -- Tyson Foerster
Kieffer Bellows -- Scott Laughton
Ivan Provorov -- Cam York
Travis Sanheim -- Rasmus Ristolainen
Nick Seeler -- Tony DeAngelo
Egor Zamula
Carter Hart
Joel Farabee -- Noah Cates -- Owen Tippett
James van Riemsdyk -- Kevin Hayes -- Wade Allison
Brendan Lemieux -- Morgan Frost -- Tyson Foerster
Kieffer Bellows -- Scott Laughton
Ivan Provorov -- Cam York
Travis Sanheim -- Rasmus Ristolainen
Nick Seeler -- Tony DeAngelo
Egor Zamula
Carter Hart
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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.
