The Philadelphia Flyers host the New Jersey Devils, Sunday April 18, as Devils Martin Brodeur tries for his 100th career playoff win. The Devils won Game 2, 5-3 as -166 road favs to tie the series at 1-1. NHL oddsmakers at SBGGLOBAL.com have the Flyers as slim -110 moneyline favorites over the Devils (-105) with the over/under set at 5 goals . Be sure to get your 2010 NHL Playoffs: 2010 NHL Playoffs: New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers Game 3 Odds & Prediction in now at SBGGLOBAL.com
The Devils Martin Brodeur will be gunning for his 100th career playoff win tonight and it looks as if he is steadying himself after a disappointing Game 1 loss. Make no mistake, Brodeur is not playing like the legend who has more wins than any goalie in NHL history. After allowing two goals on the first five shots in Game 2, he stopped 23 of the Flyers' last 24 shots. Before that, he had surrendered four goals on 19 shots in the series, a save percentage of .789. (OMFG) At the time, he had an .869 SVPCT in seven-plus games against the Flyers this season. "I've played against Philly in two other tough playoff series and I expect nothing to change this time around," Devils defenseman Colin White said. "They are a physical team and hard-working, and we know that. We have to go at them and be prepared to do whatever it takes. It's going to be a tight series. We knew that all along."
The Flyers are getting great production from lead playoff scorer Chris Pronger, who has scored one more goal than Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Simon Gagne and Danny Briere combined – and is the leading goal-scorer on both teams. For the record, Pronger has 24 goals and 104 points in 149 career playoff games. The Flyers are happy to be on home ice tonight. During the regular season, the Flyers were 3-0 against the Devils in Philly, outscoring New Jersey, 11-5 . The Flyers were 24-14-3 at home in the regular season, and 15-5-1 since Jan. 6. In the franchise's playoff history, the Flyers are 114-78 at home, and 78-101 on the road. Flyers rookie forward James van Riemsdyk logged 11:52 of ice time in Game 2, including 1:54 on the power play, after playing just 5:29 in Game 1. "This time of the year it's not really about personal statistics, it's about the team winning," he said. "It doesn't matter who goes out there and scores the goals or who makes the saves, as long as we win. I'm sure everyone else in here will put the team in front of their own personal statistics." Brian Boucher is playing lights out for his squad and is key to their success.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 23-8 in the last 31 meetings.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Home team is 35-16-2 in the last 53 meetings.
- Devils are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
- Devils are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers
When: Sunday April 19, 2010 6:00 PM ET
Line: SBGGLOBAL.com
Pick: Flyers -105
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