{"id":478436,"date":"2025-11-24T08:10:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=478436"},"modified":"2025-11-23T22:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T03:52:42","slug":"tampa-bay-lightning-predictions-philadelphia-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/24\/tampa-bay-lightning-predictions-philadelphia-flyers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: November 24th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> taking on the Philadelphia Flyers. Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions Overview<\/h2>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:<\/strong> The Spot, NBCSP, TVAS<\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL<\/p>\n

2024\u201325 Season Series:<\/strong> Tampa Bay 2, Philadelphia 1<\/p>\n

The Bolts (12-7-2) welcome the Philadelphia Flyers (11-6-3) in what promises to be a wonderfully chaotic evening of hockey etiquette colliding. Tampa is fresh off a 5-3 \u00a0win over the Washington Capitals. Brandon Hagel<\/a> scored twice and tallied two assists. Nikita Kucherov<\/a> also scored and added a pair of assists for the Lightning, now winners of three straight. The Flyers hosted and toasted the New Jersey Devils 6-3, setting a franchise record by scoring three goals in just 26 seconds.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Lightning Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Lightning are on a three-game win streak and have scored a dozen goals, though a baker’s dozen would look better on the stats sheet. Nikita Kucherov<\/a> is rediscovering his MVP groove with three goals and five assists in his last five games. Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> has swallowed saves like they were appetizers with a .962 save rate in his previous three games\/wins. The offence is humming, but the defence and penalty kills will need to stay sharp. Philly thrives on greasy goals, hard forechecks, and chaos that feels suspiciously intentional.<\/p>\n

Keys to Victory for Tampa Bay<\/b><\/h2>\n

NHL Predictions thinks Tampa sometimes turns zone exits into performance art; unsettling and confusing. Against the Flyers\u2019 relentless forecheck, keep it ho-hum boring. Boring can be beautiful. Stay disciplined. Philly doesn\u2019t have Edmonton\u2019s star power, but they will absolutely feast if gifted \u201coops<\/em>\u201d penalties. Even with Tampa’s 87.3% on Penalty Kills (second in the league), it\u2019s better to keep Vasilevskiy\u2019s sightlines open. The Flyers love planting bodies in the crease like they\u2019re starting a community garden. Get Jake Guentzel<\/a> back on his Hat-Trick track, like he did three games ago.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Flyers Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Flyers continue to be hockey\u2019s version of controlled madness; never the most skilled lineup, but rarely outworked. Trevor Zegras<\/a> leads the charge in Goals (seven), Assists (14) and Points (21). Travis Konecny<\/a> with Christian Dvorak<\/a> and Owen Tippett<\/a> providing the grit-and-go scoring. Their defence is sturdy but not exactly silky, and Dan Vladar’s goaltending has been spotty. \u00a0Samuel Ersson<\/a> has shown flashes in goal, but flashes don\u2019t win back-to-back road games. Philly sees its next four games on the road. So, expect tired legs or at least some grumbling about hotel mattresses.<\/p>\n

Keys to Victory \u2013 Philadelphia<\/b><\/h2>\n

NHL Predictions says simplicity is the Flyers\u2019 friend. Pepper the net. Crash the crease. Make life uncomfortable for Vasilevskiy; screens, chaos, deflections, smelling salts, whatever works. On offence, ride Zegras\u2019 energy and attack Tampa\u2019s defence before it gets set. On special teams, survive. That\u2019s it. Just survive. Tampa\u2019s power play is 100% capable of ruining nice things.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions: Who Takes the W?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This one screams controlled chaos. Tampa has the star power, depth, and the Big Cat. Philly has work ethic, annoyance energy, and a coach who could motivate a brick to backcheck.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning 2, Flyers 1\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/b><\/h2>\n

Under 4.0 Total Goals (-110):<\/b><\/span> Tampa can score in bunches, but Philly can turn games into scrambles. Expect a low one.<\/p>\n

Kucherov Anytime Point (-160):<\/b><\/span> Picking against him is like betting against gravity. It\u2019s there and it happens.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

NHL Predictions thinks this matchup checks every box: big saves, big hits, and moments of \u201cWhat just happened?\u201d Tampa wants to cement itself as a legitimate threat again, while Philadelphia aims to prove their gritty, bruising identity still wins in 2025.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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