Montreal Canadiens - Philadelphia Flyers predictions and free betting tips [28/03/2024]

A regular NHL championship match for the season 2023-2024 between the Eastern Conference competitors is set to kick off. Night-time hockey enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a face-off between "Montreal" and "Philadelphia".

"Montreal"

The Montreal club has participated in 71 official NHL championship matches of the seasons 2023-2024. With 71 games under their belt and 66 points in the kitty, they've managed to sit at the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference tournament table. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, "Montreal" has had a poor performance, suffering a regular tournament setback, which reflects on the club's ambitions and abilities to qualify for the playoff. Currently, "Montreal" occupies the 15th spot on the Eastern Conference tournament table and is considered one of the league's worst teams.

In terms of the Eastern Conference, "Montreal" outdoes the weaker opponents representing "Columbus", completely out of the running for the Stanley Cup playoff. "Montreal" does have theoretical chances of progressing to the competition's second stage. At the moment, the Canadian hockey players are competing with "Ottawa" for the 14th spot, while dislodging "Pittsburgh" from the 13th position is going to be a tough feat. Speaking of the sports performance indicators, "Montreal's" are weak, particularly in the offensive sector. Having played 71 matches, "Montreal" has scored only 196 goals, while having conceded 245 times. In the last 5 matches, "Montreal" secured only 2 victories, overcoming the opponents from "Colorado" and "Seattle".

"Philadelphia"

The "Philadelphia" hockey team has taken part in 73 official NHL championship matches of the seasons 2023-2024. With 73 matches played, the team has accumulated 82 points, enabling it to secure the 7th spot on the Eastern Conference tournament table. Over the 2023-2024 season, "Philadelphia" has had average results, staying among those teams fiercely fighting for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoff. Currently, "Philadelphia" holds the 7th spot on the Eastern Conference tournament table, leading their closest competitor at the 8th position by a margin of 3 points.

This is rather close, taking into account the constant loss of points and the opponents' desire to catch up with the "oranges", nestled within the top 8. "Philadelphia" does have the opportunity to climb higher, but this doesn't solely depend on them. The "Toronto" hockey players have a lead of 5 points over "Philadelphia". Although this lag is not the greatest, catching up will not be that easy. The competitors from the top half of the table are playing qualitatively and hardly ever slip up. The primary task for "Philadelphia" is to maintain a spot within the top 8, and the final position in the regular championship is not as important. Of the 5 matches only 2 victories have been claimed, achieved in meetings against "Boston" and "Toronto".

Head-to-Head encounters

"Montreal" and "Philadelphia" have faced each other in 58 matches. "Philadelphia" enjoys 33 victories, while "Montreal" came out on top in 25 matches.

ITO prediction

The individual total for "Philadelphia" will be over 2 scored goals.

Prediction

"Philadelphia" will triumph in the regular time. The "Oranges" continue their fight to shore up their spots in the Stanley Cup playoff zone, while "Montreal" has already played their part. The symbolic combat with "Ottawa" for the 14th spot doesn't fuel as much motivation as qualifying for the championship's second stage.