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Flyers hope home-ice advantage slows unbeaten Canes in Game 3

Six games into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to taste defeat. The Hurricanes' unbeaten tour makes a new stop Thursday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3 of their second-round series.

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Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes

Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia Flyers will be without versatile two-way center Noah Cates for the remainder of the series due to a lower-body injury.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Flyers’ Cates to miss remainder of second round; Dvorak out day-to-day

The Philadelphia Flyers are facing an uphill battle down two games to none in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and the path to a comeback just got even more difficult.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Flyers’ panic meter after falling into 0-2 hole vs. Hurricanes

While the Philadelphia Flyers advanced in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Carolina Hurricanes following their opening round series win over the in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins, the Hurricanes have proven to be a much more difficult opponent to contend with.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Philadelphia Flyers Recall Jett Luchanko

The Philadelphia Flyers announced that top prospect Jett Luchanko has been recalled from his OHL team, the Brantford Bulldogs. The Bulldogs recently lost in game seven of the OHL’s Eastern Conference Final to the Barrie Colts, ending their season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

What changes should Flyers make to get back in series?

The Philadelphia Flyers put up quite a fight in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Completely outclassed in the opener, the Flyers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first five minutes of the game, but they couldn’t hang on, as the Hurricanes scored the next two to send it to overtime tied at two apiece.

Noah Cates News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Flyers’ Cates out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Philadelphia Flyers could be without a key forward for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Rick Tocchet told the media, including team reporter Kendall Skalicky, that Noah Cates is out on a day-to-day basis with a lower-body injury he suffered in Game 2.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Flyers proved they could hang with the Hurricanes despite loss

For the Flyers, the glass-half-empty take is that they just blew an opportunity to steal a game against a superior opponent. The glass-half-full take,

Philadelphia Flyers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet had a powerful quote after Game 2 collapse vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers have their backs firmly against the wall after two games in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They are now trailing Carolina 2-0 after suffering a 3-2 defeat in Game 2 of the series on Monday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Game 2 OT Loss to Hurricanes

On the road, the Philadelphia Flyers built a 2-0 lead against a Carolina Hurricanes team that hadn’t trailed at any point in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs previously.

Rick Tocchet News / ESPN / May 5

Down 2-0, Tocchet vows his Flyers 'won't give up'

The Philadelphia Flyers remained defiant after a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 on Monday, putting them in a 2-0 hole against the Carolina Hurricanes, and coach Rick Tocchet told reporters that "we keep hearing that 'we're dead,' but the guys won't give up."

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Travis Konecny News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Flyers’ Travis Konecny reacts to nightmare OT miss in Hurricanes Game 2

The Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. The Flyers had a 2-0 lead, but fell in overtime on the road. It’s a crushing loss for Travis Konecny and his teammates.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen redeems himself in Game 2 win over Flyers

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen's strong finish to Game 2 more than made up for a rocky start.

Contentious third-period goal carries Knights past Ducks in Game 1

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Are Avalanche, Wild set to deliver more 'helter-skelter' hockey?

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to Canadiens

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

Owen Tippett News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Flyers’ Owen Tippett out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes, but return is near

The Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 on Monday after suffering a 3-0 Game 1 loss to begin the series. Unfortunately, Philly will have to play the second game of the series without right wing Owen Tippett.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 3

Hurricanes aim to continue dominance in Game 2 vs. Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers know they must be at their best in Game 2 on Monday in Raleigh, N.C. to have any hope of evening their playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Decisive Game 1 Loss to Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers, effectively the bottom seed in the Eastern Conference, were clear underdogs against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of their second-round series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Logan Stankoven extends goal streak in win over Flyers

Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

A big reason why the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to lose a game throughout this postseason, Logan Stankoven extended his goal streak on Saturday night.

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning meet in deciding Game 7

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought

Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Dan Vladar News / Field Level Media / May 1

Daniel Vladar, Flyers confident against East-best Canes as second round begins

The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off their first postseason upset since 2012 when they knocked the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

Rick Tocchet Compares Flyers Forward’s Speed to Connor McDavid

Vibes are high in Philadelphia after the Flyers finished off their bitter rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins, with a 1–0 overtime win in Game 6 on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not go away without a fight, but it is a long way back from a 3-0 series deficit, and they simply ran out of magic in their 1-0 Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round

Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

'It's become a distraction': Senators' Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors

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Cam York News / Brotherly Bullies / April 30

York’s OT Winner Sends Flyers To Second Round

PHILADELPHIA – That’s playoff hockey baby! Cam York scored the overtime winner with 2:28 left in overtime to send the Flyers to the second round. A matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes now awaits.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

What Is Michkov’s Future in Philadelphia and Under Rick Tocchet?

The decision by Rick Tocchet to scratch Matvei Michkov in Game 5 has quickly become one of the biggest talking points of the Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins—and it raises real questions about Michkov’s role moving forward.