Canadiens vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - Dec. 16

The Montreal Canadiens (17-11-4) host the Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-6, losers of three in a row) at Bell Centre. The contest on Tuesday, Dec. 16 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Flyers are 5-2-3 over the last 10 contests, putting up 31 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.8%). They have given up 27 goals to their opponents.

Canadiens vs. Flyers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Canadiens 4, Flyers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-126)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a 17-11-4 record overall, with a 7-4-11 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Montreal has 18 points (8-4-2) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Canadiens registered only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• Montreal has finished 2-4-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
• The Canadiens are 14-4-4 in the 22 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 32 points).
• In the 10 games when Montreal has scored a single power-play goal, it went 6-4-0 to record 12 points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 5-5-1 (11 points).
• The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Canadiens went 9-5-3 in those matchups (21 points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

• The Flyers have a 16-9-6 record this season and are 7-6-13 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
• In the 10 games Philadelphia has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
• This season the Flyers scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
• Philadelphia has earned seven points (2-3-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Flyers have earned 30 points in their 16 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Philadelphia has capitalized on a single power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-2-2 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Philadelphia has posted a record of 8-4-1 (17 points).
• The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Flyers went 7-5-5 in those contests (19 points).

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Canadiens vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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