Devils have closed the gap in the shootout era: 65-52 since 2005.
New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers Head-to-Head
A virtually even rivalry in 304 all-time meetings; Devils have narrowed the gap in the shootout era.
At a glance
New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers insights
Flyers won 5-1 on Apr 7, 2026
30 playoff games between these franchises.
Flyers built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 95 of 169 decided meetings (56%) (plus 18 ties). In the shootout era they are 52-65 against each other (44% Flyers). 18 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 30 playoff games between the two franchises. Flyers currently hold a 3-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.3-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Flyers' 10-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Flyers hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 68 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1974, so the rivalry has spanned 52 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Flyers won 5-1 on Apr 7, 2026. Through the 2020s Flyers have led 14-13 between the teams.
Recent Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | NJD | PHI | 1โ5 | PHI |
| Nov 29, 2025 | NJD | PHI | 3โ5 | PHI |
| Nov 22, 2025 | PHI | NJD | 6โ3 | PHI |
| Mar 9, 2025 | PHI | NJD | 1โ3 | NJD |
| Jan 29, 2025 | NJD | PHI | 5โ0 | NJD |
| Jan 27, 2025 | PHI | NJD | 4โ2 | PHI |
| Jan 18, 2025 | NJD | PHI | 1โ3 | PHI |
| Apr 13, 2024 | PHI | NJD | 1โ0 | PHI |
| Feb 17, 2024 | NJD | PHI | 6โ3 | NJD |
| Dec 19, 2023 | NJD | PHI | 2โ3 | PHI |
All-Time Record
| Season โ | NJD โ | PHI โ | Games โ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025โ26 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024โ25 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023โ24 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022โ23 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021โ22 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020โ21 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019โ20 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018โ19 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017โ18 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016โ17 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
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Methodology & Data Sources
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New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers have played in the NHL since 1974.