Both the Philadelphia Flyers (5-7-1) and Anaheim Ducks (7-5-0) are competing to get back on track with recent losses. The Ducks are slightly favored to win with a moneyline of -120.

The Flyers have lost their last two games, with a recent embarrassing 2-1 defeat to the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks just now picked up their second win of the season, which did not make the Flyers look good.

Prior to that loss was a 5-0 outing against the Los Angeles Kings. Even worse, they have gone 1-4 in their last five games. They must break the losing cycle here in order to get back on track to stop the bleeding.

Their offense is struggling with 2.92 goals a game, ranking 19^th for the amount scored. They get off 31.9 shots a game, but must be more accurate or find better attempts to earn goals. Against the Ducks, they will need every quality opportunity to win.

On defense, they allow teams to average 3.15 goals a game (15^th). They also slow teams to 26.0 shots a game, which could be better since they are allowing more goals.

The Ducks just had their six-game win streak snapped with a 2-0 shut out from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite scoring three or more goals in the win streak, their offense had a bad day in this matchup.

They have already defeated the Flyers a few weeks ago 7-4. This could be another scenario like that, especially since the Ducks have had great scoring in their latest win streak. They will need to come out aggressive to earn the early lead.

With 3.08 goals a game (21^st for total goals) they have a good chance at success. They are getting up just 28.0 shot attempts, which might need to be more aggressive here.

The Ducks defense allows 2.83 goals a game (6^th for total goals allowed) and lets teams shoot at least 32.7 shot attempts per game. This will be key in their attempt at success.

MyBookie has the Anaheim Ducks as slight favorites to win while at home. Both teams have their positives, making this a close matchup.

The Flyers have not shown any signs that they are ready to get back on track. Losing is bad, but losing to the worst team in the league (Shark) was even worse. Look for the Ducks to find success once again and win their second consecutive against the Flyers this year.