Venue: PNC Arena — Raleigh, North Carolina
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: ESPN / Sportsnet / Hulu
INJURY REPORT
Philadelphia Flyers
Travis Konecny (RW) — Probable, minor lower‑body soreness
Sean Couturier (C) — Questionable, upper‑body discomfort
Jamie Drysdale (D) — Out, shoulder injury
Felix Sandström (G) — Out, groin strain
Carolina Hurricanes
Sebastian Aho (C) — Probable, minor maintenance
Andrei Svechnikov (RW) — Probable, wrist soreness
Brett Pesce (D) — Out, knee injury
Pyotr Kochetkov (G) — Probable, light workload management
TEAM RECORDS (2026 PLAYOFFS)
Philadelphia Flyers
Overall Playoff Record: 4–3
Road Record: 2–2
Goals For: 20
Goals Against: 21
Carolina Hurricanes
Overall Playoff Record: 5–2
Home Record: 3–1
Goals For: 25
Goals Against: 17
RECENT TEAM FORM
Philadelphia Flyers
Lost Game 1: 4–1
Offense generated only 23 shots in opener
Power play struggling (1‑for‑10 over last 3 games)
Goaltending solid but defensive zone exits inconsistent
Carolina Hurricanes
Won Game 1 with dominant puck possession
Forecheck overwhelmed Flyers’ blue line
Special teams sharp (PP 2‑for‑4 in opener)
Top line (Aho–Jarvis–Svechnikov) driving play
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Carter Hart (PHI) vs. Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR)
Hart kept Game 1 respectable despite heavy pressure
Kochetkov rarely tested but sharp when needed Edge: Hurricanes
2. Travis Konecny (PHI) vs. Jaccob Slavin (CAR)
Konecny is Philly’s best scoring threat
Slavin’s shutdown ability limits rush chances Edge: Hurricanes
3. Owen Tippett (PHI) vs. Brent Burns (CAR)
Tippett’s speed can exploit Burns’ mobility
Burns’ offensive instincts create counter‑pressure Edge: Even
4. Aho–Svechnikov–Jarvis (CAR) vs. Flyers’ Top Pair
Carolina’s top line controlled over 65% of expected goals in Game 1
Flyers’ defense must adjust gap control Edge: Hurricanes (significant)
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Regular Season: Hurricanes won 2–1
Last 10 Meetings: Hurricanes lead 7–3
At PNC Arena: Hurricanes have won 5 of last 6
Carolina’s speed and forecheck have consistently troubled Philadelphia.
BETTING TRENDS
Philadelphia Flyers
1–4 in last 5 road playoff games
Under has hit in 4 of last 6
0–5 in last 5 vs. Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes
6–2 in last 8 playoff games
5–1 in last 6 home games
Over has hit in 3 straight vs. Philadelphia
Game Odds
Philadelphia Flyers 5.5
Carolina Hurricanes – 258
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026
