Devils @ Flyers prediction: New Jersey has a score to settle
Prediction markets currently favor the New Jersey Devils at 63% over the Philadelphia Flyers at 53% for their October 1 rivalry game. The home opener gives New Jersey an early chance to respond to last season’s defeats, while Philadelphia faces its second game in two nights.
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By Ekaterina Drozdovica
Losing to a rival hurts. Losing every meeting in a season leaves something to answer for. The Philadelphia Flyers swept the New Jersey Devils in 2025–26, with the final defeat contributing to New Jersey’s elimination from playoff contention.
Their upcoming meetings in Philadelphia bring that history back into focus. For the Devils, the challenge is turning offseason changes into a better performance against a familiar opponent. For the Flyers, it is proving last season’s advantage can carry into another campaign.
When is Devils vs Flyers?
The Devils host the Flyers on October 1 at 7 p.m. ET in Newark. It is New Jersey’s regular-season opener.
Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) |
October 1, 2026 | Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils | 7 p.m. |
January 23, 2027 | New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers | 7:30 p.m. |
February 13, 2027 | New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers | 7:30 p.m. |
What is Devils vs Flyers prediction?
Prediction markets favor New Jersey at 63%, with Philadelphia at 53%, even though Philadelphia had the stronger recent head-to-head record.
The schedule offers one concrete reason to favor the hosts: Philadelphia plays Pittsburgh on September 30 before traveling to face New Jersey the next evening. That leaves less recovery time and creates a goaltending decision: use the same starter twice or split the games.
Market data as of September 23, 2026. For the latest market probabilities, check the OG.com platform.
For the Devils, the bigger question is whether their rebuilt attack can produce more goals without relying on penalties to create an advantage. New Jersey finished 31st in scoring when both teams had five skaters on the ice last season.
Summer additions including Luke Evangelista and Evan Rodrigues give the team more attacking options, but those changes still need to translate into results.
Devils vs Flyers recent head-to-head results
Philadelphia won all three regular-season meetings in 2025–26, outscoring New Jersey 16–7.
Date | Matchup | Result |
November 22, 2025 | Devils at Flyers | Flyers won 6–3 |
November 29, 2025 | Flyers at Devils | Flyers won 5–3 |
April 7, 2026 | Flyers at Devils | Flyers won 5–1 |
The sweep gives New Jersey a clear defensive target: it conceded at least five goals each time. Simply finding another goal or two will not be enough if Philadelphia keeps scoring at that rate.
These are the latest completed regular-season meetings available as of September 23, rather than results immediately preceding the 2027 fixtures.
Why are the Devils and Flyers rivals?
Geography brings their supporters close together, while decades of playoff meetings have added plenty of history.
In the 2000 Eastern Conference Final, New Jersey recovered from a 3–1 series deficit to eliminate Philadelphia. The Flyers won their 2004 and 2010 playoff matchups, before the Devils took the 2012 series.
That history gives these games an extra edge. But the practical stakes are straightforward: beating a division rival improves one team’s position while limiting the other’s opportunities to collect points.
Devils vs Flyers lineup outlook, injuries, news
New Jersey Devils: New forwards need to share the scoring
New Jersey has added Luke Evangelista, Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist to its forward options.
The test is whether those additions help create threats across several lines. If opponents can focus their strongest defenders on the same few players, New Jersey’s scoring problems could continue.
Philadelphia Flyers: Martone offers another attacking option
Porter Martone produced ten points in nine regular-season appearances after joining Philadelphia late last season.
A full season gives him a chance to become a more consistent contributor. For New Jersey, that could mean another player to account for near goal rather than concentrating only on Philadelphia’s established forwards.
Confirmed lineups, starting goalies and game-specific injury reports are not yet available for either winter fixture.
What could decide Devils vs Flyers?
Can New Jersey stop Philadelphia’s scoring bursts?
The Devils need to prevent one conceded goal from becoming several. After falling behind, forcing risky passes can give Philadelphia more chances before New Jersey has recovered.
Can Philadelphia improve its power play?
The Flyers converted 15.7% of their power plays last season, the NHL’s lowest rate. NHL.com. Improvement would make unnecessary Devils penalties more costly and give Philadelphia another way to win a tight game.
FAQs about Devils vs Flyers prediction
What was the last Devils vs Flyers score?
Philadelphia won their latest completed regular-season meeting 5–1 on April 7, 2026.
Can I trade Devils vs Flyers event contracts?
Yes, you can trade the upcoming NHL season via hockey prediction markets.
When does the NHL season start?
The 2026–27 regular season starts September 29, 2026.
When do NHL playoffs start?
The playoffs follow the regular season, which ends April 10, 2027. Exact playoff dates remain unconfirmed.
How many NHL teams are there?
There are 32 teams, divided equally between the Eastern and Western conferences.
How many games are in an NHL season?
Each team plays 84 regular-season games in 2026–27. Preseason and playoff games are additional.