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Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday's NHL Playoffs Game 1
TL;DR
The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of Round 2 on May 2. Predictions suggest the Hurricanes will secure a 1-0 series lead with their fifth consecutive postseason win.
Key points
- Carolina Hurricanes host Philadelphia Flyers
- Game 1 scheduled for May 2
- Hurricanes predicted to win and lead series 1-0
- Hurricanes aiming for fifth consecutive postseason win
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The Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers to begin Round 2 at Lenovo Arena on Saturday, May 2.
My top Flyers vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks expect Carolina to make it five consecutive postseason wins and grab a 1-0 series lead over Philadelphia.
Flyers vs Hurricanes Game 1 prediction
Flyers vs Hurricanes best bet: Hurricanes moneyline (-205)
The Philadelphia Flyers lost the five-on-five battle with a 41.8 Corsi For percentage and 46.2 expected goals percentage in Round 1, and that won’t fly against the Carolina Hurricanes.
It’s as simple as that because the Hurricanes paced the NHL in CF% while ranking second in xGF% during the regular season, and they were on the right side of both metrics in the opening round while never trailing during their four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators.
Of course, Carolina also received top-tier goaltending from Frederik Andersen to the tune of a .963 save percentage with 1.67 goals saved above average per 60 minutes.
Philly having to play two extra Round 1 games will take a toll during this losing effort, too.
Q&A
What date is Game 1 of the Flyers vs Hurricanes playoff series?
Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, May 2.
What are the predictions for the Flyers vs Hurricanes playoff game?
Predictions favor the Hurricanes to win and take a 1-0 series lead.
Where is the Flyers vs Hurricanes Game 1 being played?
The game will be held at Lenovo Arena in Carolina.
