This Avalanche vs Flyers prediction starts with a lopsided price. Colorado is a -240 road favorite in Philadelphia on Monday night, and the total sits at 6.0. The Avalanche arrive at 5-2-1 with the second-highest scoring rate in the NHL. The Flyers, meanwhile, just won for the first time this season after nine straight losses to open the year. Neither crease is confirmed yet, and that shapes how much trust the number deserves. Below, we break down the goaltending, the market movement and the two plays that stand out.
Last Updated: October 19, 2026
Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers — Game Info
| Where | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia PA |
| When | October 19 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | NBC Sports Philadelphia, Altitude |
Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
Neither starting goaltender is confirmed as of Monday morning, so treat this read as provisional. Mackenzie Blackwood projects to start for Colorado. He is 4-2-0 with an .890 save percentage, which is soft support for a -240 favorite. The Avalanche also visit New Jersey on Tuesday. That makes Scott Wedgewood, who owns a .902 mark in two appearances, a candidate for one half of the back-to-back.
Philadelphia’s choice is just as open. Dan Vladar made 25 saves in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Ottawa, but he carries an .889 save percentage through five starts. Joseph Woll, in contrast, has posted a .916 mark. The two have alternated starts over the last seven games, a pattern that would point to Woll on Monday. If Woll gets the net, the Flyers turn to their better goaltender of the season so far.
The skaters are not close. Colorado scores 4.50 goals per game, second in the league, and averages 30.8 shots. Philadelphia scores 1.40 goals per game, last in the NHL, and averages 21.2 shots. The Flyers had just 11 goals through nine games before their first win of the season against Ottawa. Special teams follow the same pattern. Colorado’s power play converts at 20.7 percent, while Philadelphia’s sits at 10.3 percent. Still, both penalty kills rank inside the top 10.
The schedule spot is fairly neutral tonight. Colorado last played Friday, so it arrives rested for the front half of a road back-to-back. Philadelphia is on one day of rest after its home win over Ottawa. The bigger concern for the Flyers is shot volume. They have been outshot by wide margins in most games this season, which has left Vladar and Woll facing heavy workloads. Matvei Michkov, the team leader in goals, scored on the power play Saturday.
Injuries have thinned Philadelphia’s forward group. Travis Konecny is on injured reserve, and Owen Tippett missed Saturday with an upper-body injury. Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier are listed day to day. Colorado is without Nicolas Roy, Zachary L’Heureux and Logan O’Connor. The teams split two meetings last season. Colorado won 3-2 in Philadelphia in December. The Flyers answered in January with a 7-3 win in Denver behind a Tippett hat trick.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 (+107) | -240 | O 6.0 (-115) |
| Flyers | +1.5 (-128) | +200 | U 6.0 (-105) |
Odds accurate as of October 19, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Avalanche | 87% | 13% | Flyers |
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Avalanche vs. Flyers Prediction — Does a 4.50-to-1.40 Scoring Gap Hold Up?
Colorado’s wins have rarely been close. Four of its five victories came by two goals or more, according to its game-by-game results this season. That includes Friday’s 5-2 win over Pittsburgh, which we covered in our Penguins vs. Avalanche preview. Philadelphia, meanwhile, has scored two goals or fewer in nine of its 10 games. Six of those ended in regulation losses, and four of the six came by three goals or more. When the Flyers fall behind, they have shown little ability to push back.
The price matters as much as the matchup. At -240, the moneyline needs a 70.6 percent win rate to break even. The puck line needs 48.3 percent and pays a profit instead. A trailing Philadelphia team will pull its goaltender late, and empty-net goals routinely turn one-goal games into two-goal games. However, the market has already moved. Colorado opened at -225 on the moneyline and +117 on the puck line. With 87 percent of spread tickets on the Avalanche, that is movement with the public. It carries little signal and means some of the value is already gone.
There are real ways this loses. Any game decided in overtime or a shootout fails to cover, since the winning margin is one goal. Two of Philadelphia’s regulation losses finished 2-1, both with Woll in net. If he starts and stays sharp, a tight game becomes more likely. Blackwood’s .890 save percentage also leaves a door open for a Flyers team that just found three goals on Saturday.
The Pick: Avalanche -1.5 (+107)
Avalanche vs. Flyers Prediction — Can Philadelphia Finally Score First?
Slow starts have followed Philadelphia all season. Per NHL.com, the Flyers allowed the first goal in eight of their first 10 games, including Saturday’s win over Ottawa. The props market agrees with that profile and prices Colorado at -500 to score first. A first-period lead at +120 needs only a 45.5 percent hit rate, which looks generous next to that first-goal price. Because Colorado is rested, the fatigue question belongs to Tuesday’s game in New Jersey, not this one.
The risks are clear. A scoreless or tied first period loses this bet, and Philadelphia held Ottawa scoreless through 20 minutes on Saturday. This play also leans on the same input as the puck line, which is Colorado’s edge in shots and scoring. If the Avalanche start flat, both picks suffer together. Period lines carry no movement history, so the market offers no confirmation either way. The edge here is thinner than in the first pick.
The Pick: Avalanche 1st Period -0.5 (+120)
Our Final Word on Avalanche vs. Flyers
Colorado holds the clearer team edge, but the open questions in both creases keep this from being a simple read. Philadelphia showed a pulse on Saturday, and its last home game before that was a shootout loss to Seattle. Confirm both starters before puck drop. A Woll start for the Flyers would make the margin plays less comfortable. A Wedgewood start for Colorado would narrow the gap between these teams.
The total is the market we passed on. At 6.0, it has barely moved from its opening price, with the over going from -117 to -115. Colorado’s offense pushes toward the over. In contrast, Philadelphia’s games have finished with five goals or fewer in eight of 10. Those two profiles largely cancel out, and a final landing on exactly six goals returns the stake. Without a goaltending answer in either crease, there is no clear edge on either side of the number.
The Avalanche -1.5 (+107) is the top play, built on the gap between the league’s second-ranked and last-ranked offenses. The Avalanche 1st Period -0.5 (+120) is the second, priced cheaply next to Colorado’s -500 price to score first.
NHL Avalanche vs. Flyers FAQ: October 19, 2026
What time does the Avalanche vs. Flyers game start?
The Avalanche vs. Flyers game starts at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. It is the first half of a road back-to-back for Colorado, which plays the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Tuesday night.
What channel is the Avalanche vs. Flyers game on?
The game airs regionally on NBC Sports Philadelphia in the Flyers’ market and on Altitude in the Avalanche’s market. No national television broadcast is listed for this game. Viewers outside both home markets will need a streaming option for Monday’s 7:00 PM ET puck drop.
How can I stream the Avalanche vs. Flyers game?
The Avalanche vs. Flyers game is listed for streaming on ESPN+. NBC Sports Philadelphia and Altitude hold the regional television rights in each team’s home market, so availability can depend on where you live. Check your provider’s listings before the 7:00 PM ET puck drop to confirm access.
Where are the Avalanche and Flyers playing?
The Avalanche and Flyers play at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Flyers’ home building. Monday’s game comes two days after Philadelphia beat Ottawa there for its first win of the season. It is also the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Who won the last meeting between the Avalanche and Flyers?
The Flyers won the last meeting 7-3 at Ball Arena in Denver on January 23, 2026, with Owen Tippett scoring a hat trick. Colorado had won the previous matchup 3-2 in Philadelphia on December 7, 2025, so the two teams split last season’s series one game apiece.
What is Colorado’s record this season?
Colorado is 5-2-1 with 11 points, second in the Central Division, and has won three of its last five games. Philadelphia enters Monday at 1-6-3 after ending its season-opening winless run with a 3-1 home victory over Ottawa on Saturday.