Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes Predictions & Picks – Hurricanes To Take Series Opener In NHL Playoffs

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04 May 2026
Leigh Copson 04 May 2026
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Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes Predictions & Picks

Carolina are tipped to draw first blood in this second-round series.

The Hurricanes are well rested after sweeping aside Ottawa, and they have repeatedly got the better of Philadelphia over the past couple of seasons.

  • Carolina Hurricanes are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings
  • Carolina Hurricanes are 4-0 in the previous 4 meetings at home
  • 9 of Philadelphia’s previous 10 defeats came in regulation
  • The Under has cashed in 7 of the previous 10 meetings

Head To Head

  • Philadelphia 76ers lead the all-time series 90-47-30
  • Philadelphia 76ers won 3-2 when the two teams last met on April 13

Philadelphia Flyers Form

Philadelphia enter this series having beaten Pittsburgh 4-2 in the first round, and having now won 10 of their last 13 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-09 at Detroit Red Wings L 3-6
Apr-11 at Winnipeg Jets W 7-1
Apr-13 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 3-2 SO
Apr-14 vs Montreal Canadiens W 4-2
Apr-18 at Pittsburgh Penguins W 3-2
Apr-20 at Pittsburgh Penguins W 3-0
Apr-22 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 5-2
Apr-25 vs Pittsburgh Penguins L 2-4
Apr-27 at Pittsburgh Penguins L 2-3
Apr-29 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 1-0 OT

Carolina Hurricanes Form

Carolina go into this series having swept Ottawa in four games in the first round, and having won 11 of their previous 13 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-05 at Ottawa Senators L 3-6
Apr-07 vs Boston Bruins W 6-5 OT
Apr-09 at Chicago Blackhawks W 7-2
Apr-11 at Utah Mammoth W 4-1
Apr-13 at Philadelphia Flyers L 2-3
Apr-14 at New York Islanders W 2-1
Apr-18 vs Ottawa Senators W 2-0
Apr-20 vs Ottawa Senators W 3-2 OT
Apr-23 at Ottawa Senators W 2-1
Apr-25 at Ottawa Senators W 4-2

Verdict

Carolina did not blow away Ottawa in the first round, but they did get the job done in four to give them a rest advantage.

The Hurricanes have also won all but one of the last nine meetings, so we expect the hosts to win the series opener.

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