Philadelphia vs Minnesota Prediction 4 November 2026
🔊 The Philadelphia Flyers finally gave their fans something to cheer about, ending a three-game losing streak with a win over Utah. But even six goals could not mask their defensive problems, which the Minnesota Wild are well placed to exploit. The Wild have won four of their last five games, averaging four goals per game over that stretch. The head-to-head record adds another layer of intrigue: the Flyers beat their opponents twice last season, but the Wild are now among the leaders in the Western Conference.
Two narrow wins
Philadelphia Flyers won both meetings with Minnesota Wild last regular season, though neither victory was comfortable. The Flyers won 2-1 at home in October, then took the March game in a shootout after the teams were tied 2-2. Matthew Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov scored for the Wild, while Emil Andrae and Owen Tippett found the net for the visitors. Travis Konecny sealed Philadelphia’s win with the decisive shootout goal. Remarkably, the teams combined for just eight goals across 120 minutes of regulation play.
Head-to-head statistics Philadelphia - Minnesota
They remembered how to score
Three straight defeats, with at least four goals conceded in each game: that was the form the Philadelphia Flyers took into their home clash with Utah. They responded with one of their highest-scoring performances of the season, winning 6-3. Six different players found the net, with Matvei Michkov opening the scoring with his 10th goal in 16 games. Travis Konecny also returned after missing the previous 10 games and made an immediate impact with a goal and assists. Still, it is too early to declare the Flyers’ attack transformed. Philadelphia have converted just 9.4% of their shots this season, a rate better than only three other clubs.
The final period was more revealing. The Flyers had stretched their lead to four goals by the sixth minute, but then allowed Utah to score twice on the power play. Utah converted two of their five opportunities, while Philadelphia went scoreless on three of their own. Dan Vladar stopped 19 of 22 shots, but the Flyers still had to endure a nervous finish. Against Minnesota Wild, who convert 26.8% of their power plays, penalties like those could prove even more costly.
Match Results: Philadelphia Flyers
They’re on a serious roll.
Minnesota Wild have picked up points in five straight games, with four wins and one loss after regulation. Their latest road trip to Washington brought two more points and a convincing 5-1 win, although they led by just one goal until the closing minutes. Minnesota struck early through Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron but struggled to extend their lead. Maxim Shabanov finally converted on the power play in the 58th minute, before Kirill Kaprizov scored into an empty net and Danila Yurov rounded off the scoring during a five-on-three advantage. Jesper Wallstedt, meanwhile, made 26 saves.
Kaprizov deserves particular attention. He has scored 15 goals in his last 16 games and reached 500 career points in 413 appearances - the same number Evgeni Malkin needed. The Russian has points in five straight games, with four goals and four assists over that stretch. Quinn Hughes has also recorded eight points (three goals, five assists) in his last five games, while Joel Eriksson Ek has seven (three goals, four assists). With their leading players producing and their power play operating at 26.8%, Minnesota Wild have plenty of ways to threaten opposing goals.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
First-period prediction
Minnesota Wild have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in the first period in 14 of their last 16 away head-to-head meetings. They have averaged one first-period goal on the road this season. Our pick is Minnesota Wild under 1.5 team goals in the first period at odds of 1.31.
Prediction: Match Result
Minnesota Wild have avoided defeat in regulation in eight of their last nine games and have won four straight road games in regulation. On the other hand, Philadelphia Flyers have avoided defeat in regulation in seven of the last eight head-to-head meetings. Our pick is Minnesota Wild to avoid defeat in regulation at odds of 1.38.
Total goals prediction
Philadelphia Flyers have scored fewer than 3.5 goals in 21 of their last 23 games. They have also scored more than 2.5 goals in five straight home games, meaning exactly three goals would land both bets. Our pick is Philadelphia Flyers under 3.5 team goals at odds of 1.3.
A Solid Bet
Minnesota Wild have scored at least three goals in five straight games. They average 3.09 goals per game on the road this season, while Philadelphia Flyers concede 3.56 per game at home. We’re backing Minnesota Wild to score over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.44.
⭐️ Editor’s prediction
Philadelphia Flyers have snapped their losing streak, but their defence still offers little cause for optimism. They conceded at least four goals in each of their three games before beating Utah and have allowed an average of 3.4 goals over their last five. Minnesota Wild have scored exactly four goals per game over the same stretch, including five in Washington. Two factors are particularly concerning for the hosts: the Flyers gave up two power-play goals in their last game, while the Wild convert 26.8% of their power-play chances. Even if Philadelphia are sharp in attack again, keeping the visitors to two goals or fewer will be a tall order. My pick is Minnesota Wild over 2.5 team goals.
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