Flyers @ Hurricanes: Round 2, Game 2 – Preview and Game Thread

TL;DR

The Carolina Hurricanes face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs tonight at 7 P.M. The Hurricanes have dominated so far, maintaining strong puck possession and shot suppression.

Key points

Hurricanes and Flyers play Game 2 of Round 2 tonight at 7 P.M.
Hurricanes have not trailed in playoffs and excel in puck possession.
Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall are standout players for the Hurricanes.

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 02: K'andre Miller #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes knocks the puck away from Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game One of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to do battle again with the Philadelphia Flyers for game two of round two of the NHL Playoffs. Game time is 7 P.M. tonight at the Lenovo Center. So far in these playoffs the Hurricanes have been at the top of their game regarding puck possession and shot suppression. They have yet to trail at any point in a game this postseason. The scary part is, they can still be better. While Logan Stankoven, (points in 13 straight games), Taylor Hall, (leads team in postseason scoring with 8 points in five games), and Jackson Blake are tearing it up, the other lines are ready to break through as well. The penalty kill is almost flawless, but the powerplay needs to improve. Walt Ruff is reporting from the morning skate. Fred Andersen is in the starter’s net. I expect Nikishin to be a game time decision based upon how he feels. The lines are the same as in game one. How will the Flyers regroup? The game will be televised by ESPN. Our friends, Mike Maniscalco, Tripp Tracy, and Shane Willis will be on 99.9 The Fan with the play-by-play and analysis.

Q&A

What time does the Hurricanes vs Flyers Game 2 start?

Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Flyers starts at 7 P.M. tonight.

How have the Hurricanes performed in the playoffs so far?

The Hurricanes have not trailed in any game this postseason and excel in puck possession and shot suppression.

Who are the key players to watch in the Hurricanes vs Flyers matchup?

Key players for the Hurricanes include Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall, and Jackson Blake, who have been performing exceptionally well.