Round 2, Game 3 – Hurricanes @ Flyers: Preview and Game Thread

TL;DR

The Carolina Hurricanes face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals on May 4, 2026, at 8 P.M. The Hurricanes are undefeated in the postseason, while the Flyers are dealing with significant injuries to key players.

Key points

Carolina Hurricanes visit Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3
Game time is 8 P.M. on May 4, 2026
Hurricanes are undefeated in the postseason
Flyers have significant injuries to key players
Game will be televised on TNT/truTV

Carolina HurricanesPhiladelphia FlyersTaylor HallAlexander Nikishin

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 04: Taylor Hall #71 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 04, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images The Carolina Hurricanes take their undefeated postseason record on the road as they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals on Thursday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Game time is 8 P.M. According to reports from the morning skate the Canes will have their full complement of players available, including Alexander Nikishin, who has missed the last two games while he recovered from a concussion. After switching things up a bit at the end of the last game, the lines have returned to normal at the morning skate. Andersen is back in the starter’s crease. He has been nothing less than spectacular in these playoffs. The injury bug has bit the Flyers. Not only is Owen Tippett out (confirmed) but Noah Cates is out for the rest of the series. Officially, he has a lower body injury, (he was seen walking on crutches with a boot after Monday night’s game.) From NHL.com “He’s Mr. Consistency,” coach Rick Tocchet said. “He does a lot of things for us, but it’s no different than other teams. Next man up. “You’ll see (Denver) Barkey getting more time at center; thought he did a nice job (in Game 2). Trevor () is going to have to go back to center again. We’ll try to get him going. And obviously ‘Coots’ (Couturier) is playing really well, and you got ‘Devo’ (). We’re good there. We’ll be OK.” It should be another good one tonight. The game will be nationally televised and broadcast on TNT/truTV starting at 8 P.M. The normal characters will be on 99.9 The Fan starting at 7 P.M. with the local perspective. Props: Carolina -165 Philadelphia +140

Q&A

What time does Game 3 between the Hurricanes and Flyers start?

Game 3 starts at 8 P.M. on May 4, 2026.

Which players are injured for the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3?

Owen Tippett is confirmed out, and Noah Cates is out for the rest of the series due to a lower body injury.

How have the Carolina Hurricanes performed in the playoffs so far?

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently undefeated in the postseason.