Alexis Lafreniere has excelled in matchups against strong shot suppression sides all season long.
Now taking on a larger role without Artemi Panarin in the fold, my Flyers vs. Rangers predictions expect that trend to continue.
Let’s take a closer look at my NHL picks for Thursday, February 26.
Flyers vs Rangers prediction
Flyers vs Rangers best bet: Alexis Lafreniere Over 1.5 shots on goal (-140)
New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere has recorded multiple shots in 67% of his games against Top-10 shot suppression teams, including nine of his last 11.
Lafreniere has faced the Philadelphia Flyers, who play slowly and generally don’t allow many shots, twice this season. He combined for 10 shot attempts and recorded at least four SOG in both meetings.
He is an efficient shooter who doesn’t need many attempts to get the job done. On the season, Lafreniere has 2+ shots on target in 23 of 26 games when generating 4+ attempts, a benchmark he’s cleared both times against Philadelphia.
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Lafreniere is skating on a line with Vincent Trocheck on the second line as well as on the No. 1 power play.
The two correlate very strongly and will get to shoot on Samuel Ersson, who owns a putrid .856 save percentage through 24 appearances this season. Ersson has allowed at least three goals in six of his past seven.
Flyers vs Rangers SGP
- Alexis Lafreniers Over 1.5 shots on goal
- Alexis Lafreniers Over 0.5 points
- Vincent Trocheck Over 0.5 points
Flyers vs Rangers odds
- Moneyline: Flyers +100 | Rangers -120
- Puck Line: Flyers +1.5 (-245) | Rangers -1.5 (+200)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)
Flyers vs Rangers trend
Alexis Lafreniere has multiple shots in six straight against Top-10 teams in limiting shots. Find more NHL betting trends for Flyers vs. Rangers.
How to watch Flyers vs Rangers
| Location | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| Date | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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