Carolina at Philadelphia

The upstart Flyers took their shot against the Hurricanes, going out in front 2-0 early before losing 3-2 in overtime in Game 2. Philadelphia played a much better game than it did in its 3-0 loss to Carolina in Game 1, but the Flyers still couldn't beat the Hurricanes, who are now 6-0 in the playoffs. The Hurricanes are playing tight defense and getting outstanding goaltending from Frederik Andersen. Carolina has allowed only seven goals in its six postseason games. Kudos to the Flyers for making the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2020. But Carolina's tight checking, defensive aggressiveness, and speed have been too much for them. Philadelphia was 21st in scoring, 28th in shots on goal, and had the worst power play in the league. Offense is just not there for the Flyers. Not helping matters for Philadelphia is Owen Tippett, its team goals leader, being out due to an undisclosed injury. He is questionable for Game 3. Take the Hurricanes.