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The first round was six tense games.

Now it's Round 2, where the stakes only get higher.

For the first time since 2000, the Philadelphia Flyers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs.

A few days after the Flyers eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins from the playoffs, Philadelphia will start a battle with the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the playoffs.

This series will be the first NHL game to start the second round.

Here's everything you need to know about the second-round series.

Who will the Flyers play in the next round?

The Flyers knew going in they'd see an old friend in the second round. It would either be former star Claude Giroux, who is still playing for the Ottawa Senators or the Carolina Hurricanes, coached by legendary Flyer Rod Brind'Amour.

The Hurricanes swept the Senators in the first round, meaning they have already advanced to the second round.

When will the Flyers vs. Hurricanes start?

The Flyers will start their series with the Hurriacanes on Saturday, May 2.

What time is the Flyers vs. Hurricanes?

Game 1 will begin at 8 p.m.

What channei is the Flyers vs. Hurricanes on?

The Flyers vs. Hurricanes Game 1 will air on ABC.

Flyers vs. Hurricanes history

The Flyers lost three of four to the Hurricanes this year, but every game went past regulation. The two teams are evenly matched. Also, this is the first time the Flyers will play the Carolina Hurricanes in the postseason. They've never met the Hartford Whalers in the playoffs either.