The Philadelphia Flyers will visit the New York Islanders on Friday afternoon in a Metropolitan Division showdown. Both of these teams are in the middle of the pack in the Metropolitan Division and will try to get an important win in this matchup Before the early start on Long Island, you will find my Flyers vs Islanders prediction right here.
Our Flyers vs Islanders Pick
- Pick: Flyers moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Islanders
- Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
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The Islanders arrive having gone 7–3–0 in their last ten games, averaging about 2.6 goals per game and allowing just 1.7 during that stretch. Their recent games include a 1–0 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken and a 3–1 loss to the Boston Bruins despite generating 45 shots. That game dropped their record to 0–4–2 in outings where they produce 40 or more shots.
The Flyers are 6–2–2 across their last 10 games, getting a 4–2 comeback win over the Florida Panthers this week where they erased a 2–0 deficit. The Flyers will try to take advantage of the struggles of the Islanders on the power play so far this season, with New York entering this game with a 12.7% conversion rate with the man advantage.
Goaltending
For Philadelphia, netminder Dan Vladar enters likely as the starter. He has a 9–4–1 record, 2.39 goals-against average, and a .913 save percentage. His reliability gives the Flyers a chance to stay competitive even in tight games. On the Islanders’ side, while Ilya Sorokin remains the established starter, it’s possible that David Rittich could get the nod or split duties. Rittich recently led the Islanders to a 1–0 shootout win over Seattle with a 19-save performance and a perfect shootout in net.
Key skaters
The Flyers rely heavily on Trevor Zegras, who leads the team with 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists) in 22 games. His ability to create offensively and jump-start scoring chances will be crucial against an Islanders defense that recently has tightened things up a bit.
On the Islanders side, veterans like Kyle Palmieri and Bo Horvat remain central to their attack. With their physical style and disciplined forechecking, they could exploit any lapses by Philadelphia’s defensive pairings in this contest.
Best Player Props
| Player | Projection |
|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras (PHI) | Over 0.5 points |
| Kyle Palmieri (NYI) | Over 0.5 points |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Islanders have dominated this rivalry recently. They are 15–4–5 in head-to-head games over the last five years. Their home record against Philadelphia is particularly strong.
- New York is 6–1–1 when playing Philadelphia at home since 2020.
- The Islanders are 11-13 on the puckline this season.
- Philly is 13-9 on the puckline going into this game.
Flyers vs Islanders Model Projection
Score Projection: Islanders 3 – Flyers 1
Win Probability: Islanders 60%, Flyers 40%
Final Thoughts
I am going to take the Islanders to get a win on Friday and give themselves a chance to move up in the Metro Division standings. The Isles have been very good defensively of late and that should help New York to shut down the visiting Flyers here.
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