The Philadelphia Flyers (32-23-12) are set to face the Los Angeles Kings (28-24-15) at the Kings’ home arena on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. EDT. Philadelphia enters the game following a 3-2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks.
Matchup Details
The Kings currently hold a record of 10-15-7 at home, whereas their overall record stands at 28-24-15. Los Angeles has a scoring differential of -19, having scored 176 goals and allowed 195. The Flyers have performed better on the road, with a record of 17-12-4, contributing to their overall record of 32-23-12.
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. Philadelphia boasts a strong record in games where they score at least three goals, going 27-5-4 in those contests.
Key Players
Alex Laferriere leads the Kings with 17 goals and 15 assists. Adrian Kempe has been particularly productive recently, recording five goals and five assists over the last 10 games. For the Flyers, Travis Konecny is the top point scorer with 24 goals and 34 assists. Owen Tippett has contributed four goals and two assists in his last 10 games.
Over their last 10 games, the Kings have averaged three goals, 5.2 assists and 2.7 penalties, while conceding 3.2 goals per game. The Flyers, during the same period, have averaged 2.3 goals, four assists, 4.3 penalties, and 10.1 penalty minutes, allowing 2.2 goals per game.
Injury Report
The Kings will be without Joel Armia (upper body), Kevin Fiala (leg, out for the season), and Andrei Kuzmenko (meniscus). Adrian Kempe is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury. The Flyers will be missing Rodrigo Abols (ankle) and Tyson Foerster (arm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the betting line for the game?
According to BETMGM SPORTSBOOK, the Kings are favored at -168, while the Flyers are at +141. The over/under is set at 5.5.
What is the Kings’ overall record this season?
The Los Angeles Kings have an overall record of 28-24-15.
How have the Flyers performed on the road this season?
The Philadelphia Flyers have a road record of 17-12-4.
Given the recent performance of both teams and the injury situations, how might these factors influence the outcome of Thursday’s game?
