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Flyers-Penguins rivalry headlines Wednesday NHL slate
Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh in a season-opening rivalry matchup, while Toronto showcases its young talent and Los Angeles seeks payback in Colorado.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Pennsylvania rivals meet again
The Flyers and Penguins open their seasons against each other Wednesday, bringing the Battle of Pennsylvania back to Philadelphia. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET, with the Flyers favored at -142 and the total listed at 5.5. Their shared history stretches to the NHL’s 1967 expansion. The rivalry gained another layer through four playoff meetings from 2008 to 2018, followed by a first-round encounter in 2026. Philadelphia holds a 5-3 advantage in playoff series between the clubs. Young talent adds intrigue to this meeting. Porter Martone made an impact for Philadelphia during the past postseason and projects as an important part of its top six. Pittsburgh’s roster features promising goaltender Sergei Murashov, who posted a.919 save percentage across 38 starts for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season.
Kings begin a new chapter
Los Angeles visits Colorado at 10 ET with a recent playoff sweep still part of the backdrop. The Avalanche eliminated the Kings this past spring and enter Wednesday’s rematch favored at -192. The total is 6.5. For Los Angeles, the opener also marks the start of life without Anze Kopitar, who finished his playing career last season. Facing Colorado gives the Kings an immediate test as they move into that new era.
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