Philadelphia Flyers v New York Rangers: the preview
Philadelphia Flyers meet New York Rangers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Thursday 11:30am (NHL). New York Rangers have won 72 of the 136 meetings with Philadelphia Flyers since 1999.
The big picture
Philadelphia Flyers come in 30th on the ladder; New York Rangers are 10th. New York Rangers are the side higher up the table.
Philadelphia Flyers are 4–14 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 3.4 against.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Philadelphia Flyers have won one of their last five and most recently lost to New York Rangers 2–3.
New York Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 136 times on our records since 1999: Philadelphia Flyers 64, New York Rangers 72.
Last time out (2026-27), New York Rangers won 3–2 at Madison Square Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Rangers by 9 goals in 2020-21 (9–0).
Players to watch
For Philadelphia Flyers, watch Matvei Michkov (10 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Trevor Zegras (4 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27).
For New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27).
At Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia Flyers have won 10 of their last 21 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Rangers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
