{"id":536686,"date":"2026-04-02T14:42:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/536686\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:42:13","slug":"red-wings-and-flyers-gear-up-for-a-pivotal-rematch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/536686\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Wings and Flyers Gear Up for a Pivotal Rematch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s NHL predictions feature a rematch between two playoff hopefuls, the Detroit Red Wings<\/a> and Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. The Red Wings are looking to turn the page following a brutal March. Detroit is still in the hunt, but playing mistake-free hockey is non-negotiable. The same goes for the Flyers, who enjoyed a solid March. If the Flyers take that momentum into April with a big win, they could be a dark horse for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions With the Red Wings and Flyers<\/p>\n

Season Series: Flyers 1 \u2013 0 Red Wings<\/p>\n

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n

How to Watch<\/a>: FDSNDET, NBCSP<\/p>\n

March has been a curse for the Red Wings going back to the 2023-24 season. The good news? April has been kinder, and they went 5-2-2 in the season\u2019s final month in 2025. That should be a boost for the fans\u2019 and players\u2019 morale.<\/p>\n

As for the Flyers, regardless of what happens, 2025-26 has been a year to build on. They\u2019re young and flawed but have shown they can compete with just about anyone. That trend shouldn\u2019t stop tonight.<\/p>\n

Eastern Conference Wild Card Standings<\/p>\n

Team \u2013 GP \u2013 Pts \u2013 RW<\/p>\n

BOS \u2013 75 \u2013 94 \u2013 31
CBJ \u2013 75 \u2013 88 \u2013 27
OTT \u2013 74 \u2013 86 \u2013 32
DET \u2013 74 \u2013 86 \u2013 28
PHI \u2013 74 \u2013 86 \u2013 23
WAS \u2013 75 \u2013 85 \u2013 32<\/p>\n

From the current standings, the Bruins look like they\u2019ve snagged the top Wild Card spot. Anything besides a historic meltdown has them firmly entrenched in the playoffs. Things are way too close for comfort regarding that second spot. If Red Wings and Flyers fans can breathe a sigh of relief, it\u2019s that they at least have a game in hand over the Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/a><\/p>\n

Biggest Storyline for the Detroit Red Wings<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s going to step up and make sure this team doesn\u2019t keep going down 3-0 before they finally start playing solid hockey? Players like Dylan Larkin<\/a> should shine here. Larkin is the captain of this team and one of the most respected voices in the locker room. If he wants to prove his leadership capability, now would be the time.<\/p>\n

This also shouldn\u2019t fall squarely on Larkin. The Wings have plenty of veterans who need to rise up and make their voices heard. Patrick Kane<\/a>, James van Riemsdyk<\/a>, David Perron<\/a>, Justin Faulk<\/a>, and Ben Chiarot<\/a> also need to demand better play.<\/p>\n

Burning Question Facing the Philadelphia Flyers<\/p>\n

Will the Flyers keep up their post-Olympic heroics? Philadelphia is 12-5-1 since the Olympics, but they have been grinding out wins. The Flyers outscored opponents 53-45 in that span, once again relying on defense. Only three of those 12 wins have come by three or more goals. And six of those wins have come in either overtime or in a shootout.<\/p>\n

The good news? Philadelphia enjoyed a surge offensively over the back half of the month. They scored four or more goals in wins over the Los Angeles Kings<\/a>, San Jose Sharks,<\/a> Chicago Blackhawks,<\/a> and the Red Wings. If the Flyers\u2019 offensive firepower can stay close to what they have done defensively and at goaltending all season, they have a good chance of starting April with momentum.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/p>\n

The Red Wings have proven they could get things together in April. Meanwhile, the Flyers are steamrolling into the month with six wins in their last eight contests. It will come down to which team is feeling more urgency, but also who has more momentum.<\/p>\n

Flyers 5 \u2013 Red Wings 4<\/p>\n

Prop Bets<\/p>\n

Owen Tippet scored a hat trick when the Flyers faced the Wings on March 28th. Larkin has been Mr. Consistency for the Wings, recently putting up at least 30 goals in a season for the fifth consecutive year and the sixth time in his career.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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