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3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Telling Game 3 Loss vs. Hurricanes

It’s a saying as old as time in the NHL: you’re not in trouble in a playoff series until you lose on home ice. For the Philadelphia Flyers, that had to bring some comfort after they dropped the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Flyers’ Christian Dvorak gets brutally honest on 0-3 hole vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers took a 3-0 series lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Since then, the team has won just one of its last six games.

Sean Couturier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Sean Couturier explains how Flyers lost Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are finding out how dominant the Carolina Hurricanes’ run is in these playoffs, and are now facing a 3-0 series deficit, like the one they put on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Flyers HC Rick Tocchet makes striking admission after Game 3 loss to Hurricanes

With a 4-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Philadelphia Flyers now find themselves trailing 3-0 in the Eastern Conference second-round series.

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Flyers’ Sean Couturier fires defiant take amid 3-0 series deficit vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers caught fire at the end of the regular season to get into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they exceeded everyone’s expectations with a convincing victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round.

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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 / Brotherly Bullies / May 8

Flyers On Brink Of Elimination, Hurricanes Take 3-0 Lead

PHILADELPHIA – Playoff hockey is a game of inches and momentum. Something that creates a fine line you have to walk if you want a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes push Flyers to brink

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Thursday night, and it was a pivotal one in the Eastern Conference.c

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet erupts on Trevor Zegras amid Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

Rick Tocchet was a bit of a controversial hire by the Philadelphia Flyers, but as a former member of the team, he knew the identity that would bring successful hockey back to the city.

Owen Tippett News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Flyers Announce Owen Tippett News Before Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night in Game 3. This is a must-win contest for the Flyers, as a loss would put them in a 3-0 series hole.

Christian Dvorak News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Flyers’ Christian Dvorak expected to play Game 3 against Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are dealing with a rash of injuries among their forwards ahead of Thursday night’s crucial Game 3 in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but there is good news on at least one front.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7

Flyers loses key forward for Hurricanes series with lower-body injury

With Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes looming, the Philadelphia Flyers are desperate to get a win, as they trail 2-0. Now, they will be without a key forward, as he has a lower-body injury that will sideline him for the rest of the Second Round, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / May 6

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.

Noah Cates News / Field Level Media / May 6

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.

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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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.

Jett Luchanko 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.

Rick Tocchet 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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / May 5

OT Giveth OT Taketh, Flyers Down 2-0 To Hurricanes

The Flyers return home down 2-0 after Carolina won Game 2 with 1:06 left in the first overtime. A heartbreaking loss after the Flyers controlled the whole overtime.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.