The last week of the NHL regular season features just one game Monday as Philadelphia visits Chicago with the Blackhawks as -140 favourites on the NHL odds.
Somewhat perplexing that the NHL scheduled just one game to kick off the final week of the 2021-22 regular season, although the rest of the week is very busy ahead of the final day on Friday – well, it was supposed to be the final day Friday, but there’s a meaningless rescheduled game between the Kraken and Jets on Sunday from Winnipeg.
Flyers vs. Blackhawks NHL Betting Odds
The Flyers and Blackhawks are in different conferences so they play just twice. Philadelphia probably hasn’t swept the season series against many teams in this hugely disappointing campaign but can do so here thanks to a 4-3 home win over Chicago on March 5. Cam Atkinson had two goals and an assist, and Joel Farabee had three assists for Philly, which has won 16 straight home regular-season games in the series. Martin Jones was in net then for the Flyers and Kevin Lankinen for Chicago.
Both teams are currently led by interim coaches and no word on either side if Derek King (Chicago) or Mike Yeo (Philadelphia) will get the full-time job. The favourite is 7-2 in the past nine meetings.
Philadelphia Flyers
Second of a back-to-back for the Flyers as they upset the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Sunday. Noah Cates had two goals and an assist in the best game of his young career. The rookie only debuted in late March. Morgan Frost (fifth of season) and Travis Konecny (16th) also scored. Martin Jones made 37 saves, but it likely will be 25-year-old Felix Sandstrom making his fourth career NHL start Monday. He’s 0-2-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .915 SV. Philly has ruled out several of its top players for the season due to injury, among them second-leading scorer Cam Atkinson (23G, 27A). Konency leads the team with 51 points. Philadelphia is 6-16 in its past 22 vs. teams with a losing record.
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago comes off a 4-1 loss in San Jose on Saturday. Tyler Johnson had the lone goal, his third of the season. He was one of the team’s top off-season pickups from Tampa Bay but has been limited to 23 games due to injury. Kevin Lankinen surrendered four goals on 19 shots to fall to 6-15-6 with a 3.62 GAA and .887 SV. He should start again Monday. The Hawks simply don’t have good goaltending after dealing Marc-Andre Fleury to Minnesota at the trade deadline. Centre Kirby Dach (9G, 17A) is in question with a shoulder injury. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 draft hasn’t played since April 14. Patrick Kane leads the team with 91 points and Alex DeBrincat does in goals with 40. Chicago is 2-5 in its past seven as a home favourite.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Flyers vs. Blackhawks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 23 Apr 1:31pm | PHI | -1.5 +200 | O +5 -106 |
| Closing 25 Apr 11:28pm | PHI | -1.5 +171 | U +6.5 -105 |
- Regular Season
Flyers Team Leaders
| Points |
52 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
220 |
| Penalty Mins |
110 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
3.16 |
| Points |
92 |
| + / - |
0 |
| Shots |
287 |
| Penalty Mins |
47 |
| Wins |
8 |
| GAA |
3.5 |
- Regular Season
Blackhawks Team Leaders
| Points |
52 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
220 |
| Penalty Mins |
110 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
3.16 |
| Points |
92 |
| + / - |
0 |
| Shots |
287 |
| Penalty Mins |
47 |
| Wins |
8 |
| GAA |
3.5 |
Injuries
Kevin Connauton (D)
Rasmus Ristolainen (D)
Nate Thompson (C)
Cam York (D)
Patrick Brown (C)
Carter Hart (G)
Cam Atkinson (RW)
Joel Farabee (LW)
Zack MacEwen (C)
Travis Konecny (RW)
Calvin de Haan (D)
Collin Delia (G)
Mackenzie Entwistle (RW)
Kirby Dach (C)
Collin Delia (G)
Calvin de Haan (D)
Kirby Dach (C)
Connor Murphy (D)
Tyler Johnson (C)
Calvin de Haan (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kevin Connauton (D) | out for season | Leg - 20 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-3-1 | + - |
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Connauton is sidelined with a leg injury, and it is likely that he will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Rasmus Ristolainen (D) | out for season | Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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Ristolainen is idle with an upper-body injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Nate Thompson (C) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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Thompson sat out the last game due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Sabres on Saturday. |
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| Cam York (D) | out for season | Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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York is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Patrick Brown (C) | out for season | Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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Brown is expected to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season with an upper-body injury. |
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| Carter Hart (G) | out for season | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 5-4-1 | + - |
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Hart suffered a lower-body issue, and it is unlikely that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Cam Atkinson (RW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 5-4-1 | + - |
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Atkinson is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air when he will return to the ice. |
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| Joel Farabee (LW) | Ques Tues | Flu - 09 / 04 / 22 | 4-7 | 5-5-1 | + - |
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Farabee was held out of the previous game with the flu, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Tuesday's matchup with the Capitals. |
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| Zack MacEwen (C) | Prob Wed | Head - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-9 | 7-6-1 | + - |
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MacEwen has been out of the lineup with a head issue, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Rangers on Wednesday. |
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| Travis Konecny (RW) | Out Sat | Illness - 02 / 04 / 22 | 5-10 | 7-7-1 | + - |
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Konecny is managing an illness, and he will not take on the Maple Leafs on Saturday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Calvin de Haan (D) | Out Fri | Undisclosed - 29 / 04 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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de Haan is dealing with a undisclosed injury, and he will not suit up against the Sabres on Friday. |
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| Collin Delia (G) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 22 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Delia exited the previous game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up Saturday versus the Sharks. |
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| Mackenzie Entwistle (RW) | out for season | Shoulder - 18 / 04 / 22 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Entwistle is idle with a right shoulder injury, and he is expected to remain sidelined for the rest of the season. |
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| Kirby Dach (C) | out for season | Shoulder - 15 / 04 / 22 | 4-5 | 6-3 | + - |
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Dach is out of the lineup due to a shoulder sprain, and he will not be available for the rest of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Collin Delia (G) | Ques Mon | Personal - 15 / 04 / 22 | 4-5 | 6-3 | + - |
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Delia was absent for the last game due to a personal family matter, and it is up in the air if he will be available for Monday's game against the Flames. |
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| Calvin de Haan (D) | Prob Thurs | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 7-3 | + - |
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de Haan sat out the last game with a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will play against the Sharks on Thursday. |
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| Kirby Dach (C) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 28 / 03 / 22 | 5-11 | 10-6 | + - |
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Dach sat out the previous contest with an illness, and it has yet to be established if he will suit up Thursday against the Panthers. |
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| Connor Murphy (D) | out for season | Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22 | 10-13 | 14-8-1 | + - |
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Murphy has been assigned to the long-term injured reserve list due to a concussion, and he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Tyler Johnson (C) | Prob Mon | Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22 | 10-13 | 14-8-1 | + - |
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Johnson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a concussion, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup Monday versus the Sabres. |
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| Calvin de Haan (D) | Prob Thurs | Undisclosed - 25 / 02 / 22 | 14-16 | 20-9-1 | + - |
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de Haan has sat out the last two contests due to an unannounced injury, but it is projected that he will be active Thursday versus the Oilers. |
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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 23 Apr 1:31pm PHI -1.5 +200 O +5 -106 Closing 25 Apr 11:28pm PHI -1.5 +171 U +6.5 -105 -
- Regular Season
Flyers Team Leaders
Points 52
+ / - 9
Shots 220
Penalty Mins 110
Wins 13
GAA 3.16
Points 92
+ / - 0
Shots 287
Penalty Mins 47
Wins 8
GAA 3.5
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- Regular Season
Blackhawks Team Leaders
Points 52
+ / - 9
Shots 220
Penalty Mins 110
Wins 13
GAA 3.16
Points 92
+ / - 0
Shots 287
Penalty Mins 47
Wins 8
GAA 3.5
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Injuries
Kevin Connauton (D)
out for season Leg - 20 / 04 / 22Rasmus Ristolainen (D)
out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22Nate Thompson (C)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22Cam York (D)
out for season Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22Patrick Brown (C)
out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22Carter Hart (G)
out for season Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Cam Atkinson (RW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Joel Farabee (LW)
Ques Tues Flu - 09 / 04 / 22Zack MacEwen (C)
Prob Wed Head - 03 / 04 / 22Travis Konecny (RW)
Out Sat Illness - 02 / 04 / 22Calvin de Haan (D)
Out Fri Undisclosed - 29 / 04 / 22Collin Delia (G)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 22 / 04 / 22Mackenzie Entwistle (RW)
out for season Shoulder - 18 / 04 / 22Kirby Dach (C)
out for season Shoulder - 15 / 04 / 22Collin Delia (G)
Ques Mon Personal - 15 / 04 / 22Calvin de Haan (D)
Prob Thurs Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Kirby Dach (C)
Ques Thurs Illness - 28 / 03 / 22Connor Murphy (D)
out for season Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22Tyler Johnson (C)
Prob Mon Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22Calvin de Haan (D)
Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 25 / 02 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kevin Connauton (D) out for season Leg - 20 / 04 / 22 2-3 1-3-1 + - Connauton is sidelined with a leg injury, and it is likely that he will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season.
Rasmus Ristolainen (D) out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - Ristolainen is idle with an upper-body injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Nate Thompson (C) Ques Sat Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - Thompson sat out the last game due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Sabres on Saturday.
Cam York (D) out for season Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - York is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Patrick Brown (C) out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - Brown is expected to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season with an upper-body injury.
Carter Hart (G) out for season Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 3-7 5-4-1 + - Hart suffered a lower-body issue, and it is unlikely that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Cam Atkinson (RW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 3-7 5-4-1 + - Atkinson is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air when he will return to the ice.
Joel Farabee (LW) Ques Tues Flu - 09 / 04 / 22 4-7 5-5-1 + - Farabee was held out of the previous game with the flu, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Tuesday's matchup with the Capitals.
Zack MacEwen (C) Prob Wed Head - 03 / 04 / 22 5-9 7-6-1 + - MacEwen has been out of the lineup with a head issue, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Rangers on Wednesday.
Travis Konecny (RW) Out Sat Illness - 02 / 04 / 22 5-10 7-7-1 + - Konecny is managing an illness, and he will not take on the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Calvin de Haan (D) Out Fri Undisclosed - 29 / 04 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - de Haan is dealing with a undisclosed injury, and he will not suit up against the Sabres on Friday.
Collin Delia (G) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 22 / 04 / 22 2-3 2-3 + - Delia exited the previous game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up Saturday versus the Sharks.
Mackenzie Entwistle (RW) out for season Shoulder - 18 / 04 / 22 3-4 4-3 + - Entwistle is idle with a right shoulder injury, and he is expected to remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
Kirby Dach (C) out for season Shoulder - 15 / 04 / 22 4-5 6-3 + - Dach is out of the lineup due to a shoulder sprain, and he will not be available for the rest of the 2021-22 season.
Collin Delia (G) Ques Mon Personal - 15 / 04 / 22 4-5 6-3 + - Delia was absent for the last game due to a personal family matter, and it is up in the air if he will be available for Monday's game against the Flames.
Calvin de Haan (D) Prob Thurs Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 4-6 7-3 + - de Haan sat out the last game with a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will play against the Sharks on Thursday.
Kirby Dach (C) Ques Thurs Illness - 28 / 03 / 22 5-11 10-6 + - Dach sat out the previous contest with an illness, and it has yet to be established if he will suit up Thursday against the Panthers.
Connor Murphy (D) out for season Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22 10-13 14-8-1 + - Murphy has been assigned to the long-term injured reserve list due to a concussion, and he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Tyler Johnson (C) Prob Mon Concussion - 12 / 03 / 22 10-13 14-8-1 + - Johnson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a concussion, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup Monday versus the Sabres.
Calvin de Haan (D) Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 25 / 02 / 22 14-16 20-9-1 + - de Haan has sat out the last two contests due to an unannounced injury, but it is projected that he will be active Thursday versus the Oilers.