Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Anaheim Ducks
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA
TV: Victory+
Honda Center is the site where the Anaheim Ducks (37-27-3) will meet the Philadelphia Flyers (31-23-12) on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Blue Jackets their last time out. Philadelphia accounted for 9 penalty minutes for this contest. The Flyers didn’t have a great showing offensively in this game. Additionally, they had 4 chances on the power play but didn’t net one. In the outing, they scored on 1 out of the 19 shots they attempted.
Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have racked up 183 goals (26th in pro hockey) this year and have given up 201. For the current campaign, the have a total of 74 points and their points percentage sits at .561. Philadelphia skates onto the rink with 191 power play opportunities and they have scored 29 goals during those chances, earning them a rate of 15.18%. While playing at even strength, the Flyers let the opposition score 157 goals while notching 154 when they are on offense. Philadelphia has tried 1,660 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. The Flyers have seen 1,696 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .881. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have tallied 201 power play opportunities (10th in pro hockey) and have come away with 44 goals in those attempts.
The player in the crease for this game is Daniel Vladar. Vladar has been involved in 146 games over the course of his NHL career. He has a record of 70-45-23 and he has gotten the start in 135 games. Opponents have been able to score 393 goals against Vladar in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.91. Vladar has had 3,832 shots taken against him and has accrued 3,439 saves. His save percentage currently is .897 during his 5,664 mins guarding the cage. For his career, Vladar has earned 77 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .570.
Their last time out, Anaheim squared up with the Canadiens in a game where the Ducks got the victory by a tally of 4-3. The Ducks recorded 4 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 power play opportunity in this game but weren’t able to notch a goal.
On the campaign, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 215 goals, 77 points, as well as a points percentage of .575. They have permitted 233 goals to be scored by way of 184 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. The Ducks have scored 180 goals at even strength and 35 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have a total of 205 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 17.07%. Anaheim has taken 2,026 shots (3rd in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.61%, while allowing the opposition 1,941 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.63% on the other teams 219 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.0%.
Across the ice you are likely to see Lukas Dostal defending the goal. He has accounted for 4,474 saves out of 4,974 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .899. Dostal is sitting with a career record of 69-73-15 and has been in net for 167 contests. He got the starting nod in 152 games and has played 6,524 minutes. Dostal’s quality start rate sits at 53.9% and he has qualified for 82 quality starts in his career. His opponents are averaging 3.29 goals per game and he has relinquished 500 goals overall.
Who will win tonight’s NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Josh’s Pick: Take Anaheim
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