Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/20/25

Two of the lowest-scoring teams in the NHL are set to meet on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. This will be the first meeting between these teams this season. In the last 2 meetings last season, 20 total goals were scored. However, both teams have taken significant steps back offensively so far in 2025. Both the Flyers and Rangers enter this matchup ranked in the bottom-third of the NHL in terms of goals per game. More specifically, Philadelphia ranks 23rd in the league with 2.85 goals per game while New York ranks 30th with 2.50.

The Rangers have especially struggled to score goals on home ice, as their goals per game average dips to 1.76 when playing at the Garden, which ranks dead last in the league. Both teams have been far better defensively than offensively, and both projected starting goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and Dan Vladar own save percentages of .910. Vladar is especially hot, posting a .944 save percentage over his last 2 games. Consider backing the under in this one.

Flyers vs Rangers prediction: Under 5.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.