Flyers Visit Devils Seeking Playoff Positioning

Philadelphia looks to solidify hold on third place in Metropolitan Division

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:07pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives capturing the intensity of the matchup.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes battle between the Flyers and Devils as they jostle for playoff positioning in the tight Metropolitan Division.St. Louis Today

The Philadelphia Flyers head to Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils, with the Flyers trying to further strengthen their position in the Stanley Cup Playoffs race. Philadelphia sits third in the Metropolitan Division, six points behind the second-place Pittsburgh Penguins and one ahead of the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets, who are outside the playoff bubble. The Devils, meanwhile, are seven points behind the Ottawa Senators for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Why it matters

The Flyers have been surging since the 2026 Winter Olympics, going 14-6-1 in their last 21 games. A win over the Devils would help Philadelphia solidify its playoff positioning, while the Devils are looking to make a late-season push to get back into the postseason picture.

The details

The Flyers (39-26-12) have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since the Olympics, climbing up the standings in the Metropolitan Division. They currently sit third, six points behind the second-place Penguins and one ahead of the Islanders and Blue Jackets, who are on the outside of the playoff bubble. The Devils (40-34-3), meanwhile, fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday and are seven points behind the Senators for the second wild card spot in the East.

  • The Flyers have gone 14-6-1 in their last 21 games since the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The players

Philadelphia Flyers

An NHL team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, currently third in the Metropolitan Division and looking to solidify their playoff positioning.

New Jersey Devils

An NHL team based in Newark, New Jersey, currently seven points out of a playoff spot and looking to make a late-season push.

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The takeaway

This game is crucial for the Flyers as they try to maintain their hold on a playoff spot in the tight Metropolitan Division race. A win would give them some breathing room over the teams chasing them, while a loss could open the door for the Islanders or Blue Jackets to potentially leapfrog them. For the Devils, this is a must-win if they want to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.