The Carolina Hurricanes face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday at 8:00 PM EDT. The Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators in the first round, showcasing strong performances from their second line.
Key points
Hurricanes play Flyers in Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1
Game scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT
Hurricanes swept Senators in first round
Strong performance from Hurricanes' second line
Lightning and Canadiens still in first round
Carolina HurricanesPhiladelphia FlyersOttawa SenatorsTampa Bay Lightning
Hurricanes vs. Flyers: Round Two, Game 1 – Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch
James Guillory-Imagn Images
Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes open the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they welcome the Philadelphia Flyers into Lenovo Center. Interestingly, the match comes before Round One has even reached a conclusion, as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will require a Game 7 on Sunday to settle their series.
Game 1 between the Hurricanes and Flyers is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT.
In the Hurricanes’ first-round series, they swept the Ottawa Senators in four games with dominant play from their second line, consisting of Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall. At least one of those three players factored into seven of the Hurricanes’ eleven goals of the series.
I recently broke down three big positives and three big negatives of the Hurricanes’ Round One performance. You can read all about it here!
Meanwhile, the Flyers did not fail to impress in their return to the postseason after a five-year absence. In their first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they took a commanding three-to-nothing lead against their neighbors to the west before vanquishing them in overtime during Game 6.
Q&A
What time does the Hurricanes vs. Flyers Game 1 start?
Game 1 between the Hurricanes and Flyers is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM EDT.
How did the Hurricanes perform in the first round of the playoffs?
The Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators in four games, with key contributions from their second line.
Who are the key players for the Hurricanes in Game 1?
Key players for the Hurricanes include Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall, who were instrumental in the first round.
Which teams are still competing in the first round of the playoffs?
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are still competing in the first round, requiring a Game 7 to settle their series.
Related Articles
Soccer·Feature
Arteta: If you lose a match, they destroy you - you have to enjoy it
Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal players to love the pressure of the title race.
Sky Sports··1 min read
Cricket·Preview
Josh Inglis joins LSG Ahead of MI clash! Will the ‘Bumrah-slayer’ feature at Wankhede in IPL 2026?
Josh Inglis is set to play for LSG against MI on May 4, 2026!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Golf
LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau denies ‘completely untrue’ PGA Tour talks claim
Bryson DeChambeau denies reports of returning to the PGA Tour as LIV Golf faces financial uncertainty.
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
In the Crease
While Frederik Andersen was absent from practice Friday morning, head coach Rod Brind’Amour confirmed it was merely a rest day and that he would start Game 1 against the Flyers.
Meanwhile, Dan Vladar is also expected to start for the Flyers after playing all six games of the previous round.
Philadelphia Flyers power play: 11.8% (12th)
Philadelphia Flyers penalty kill: 84.2% (9th)
Hurricanes Game Notes
During practice Friday morning, both Frederik Andersen and William Carrier were absent – but it was later stated by Rod Brind’Amour to have just been a rest day for them both. Additionally, both Alexander Nikishin and Nikolaj Ehlers took full practices.
All four games between the Hurricanes and Flyers in the regular season went to overtime, with three going into the shootout. Interestingly, the first game the Flyers won against the Hurricanes in the season was the same one that clinched their spot in the playoffs on April 13th.
Following the conclusion of the Hurricanes’ first-round series, the broadcasts moved to national-only, just as every team does. However, Hurricanes play-by-play Mike Maniscalco and analyst Tripp Tracy will still call games, just on the team’s radio partner, 99.9 The Fan.
