Philadelphia Flyers Lock 4th Draft Lottery Odds After Sabres Loss
The Philadelphia Flyers wrapped up their 2024–25 NHL season with a hard-fought 5–4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. While it might sting for fans to see the team end on a defeat, this particular loss may actually prove to be a long-term win.
That’s because the loss officially secures the Flyers the fourth-best odds in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, scheduled for May 5. With this position, they now hold a 9.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick and a significantly better shot at landing one of the top prospects in the draft.
Philadelphia finishes the season with 76 points, tying for the fourth-fewest in the NHL. Thanks to league tiebreakers, this gives them a more favorable lottery position over the other teams in the same point bracket.
This position could be a franchise-changing moment. With top-tier talent entering the draft this year, landing in the top five greatly improves the Flyers’ chances at securing a game-changing player—someone who could bring real hope and firepower to the team’s rebuild.
This loss is a part of a bigger picture—a sign of a team that’s building for tomorrow. Fans may not celebrate the final score, but they can certainly look forward to what it sets up.
The draft odds now shape the offseason strategy. Expect discussions to intensify over potential picks, management decisions, and how the Flyers plan to
rebound next season with a fresh injection of young talent.
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