Flyers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - March 26

New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks

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The Philadelphia Flyers (34-24-12) and Chicago Blackhawks (27-31-13) play at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flyers fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which club will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks have a 4-3-3 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 24 total goals (two power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 7.7%) while allowing 31 goals to their opponents.

Flyers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Flyers 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flyers (-149)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers have a 34-24-12 record overall, with a 13-12-25 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Philadelphia is 5-5-8 (18 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
  • In the 13 games this season the Flyers recorded just one goal, they went 0-9-4 (four points).
  • Philadelphia has scored exactly two goals in 16 games this season (5-7-4 record, 14 points).
  • The Flyers are 29-5-4 in the 38 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 62 points).
  • In the 20 games when Philadelphia has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 11-6-3 to record 25 points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Philadelphia is 14-11-3 (31 points).
  • The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Flyers finished 18-12-7 in those matchups (43 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (27-31-13 overall) have posted a record of 7-13-20 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • In the 25 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 28 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago has 15 points (5-9-5) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Blackhawks have earned 51 points in their 35 games with three or more goals scored.
  • Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games this season and has registered 31 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 10-7-4 (24 points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 47 games. The Blackhawks went 17-21-9 in those contests (43 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Flyers Rank Flyers AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
25th 2.79 Goals Scored 2.59 30th
12th 3 Goals Allowed 3.14 22nd
29th 25.1 Shots 24.4 32nd
4th 25.7 Shots Allowed 30 31st
32nd 14.78% Power Play % 18.14% 22nd
21st 78.14% Penalty Kill % 84.43% 1st

Flyers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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