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Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind’Amour’s Handshake With Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Draws Attention

Coach Rod Brind’Amour and Rick Tocchet shared one of the most talked-about moments after the Carolina Hurricanes completed a second-round sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

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NHL News / Brotherly Bullies / May 9

Clock Strikes Midnight, Flyers Eliminated By Hurricanes

PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers had just a 3.8% chance of making the playoffs after the Olympic break. They also had a 3.8% chance of advancing to the next round entering tonight.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Flyers’ Jett Luchanko, Oliver Bonk Make Stanley Cup Playoffs Debut

The Philadelphia Flyers have made a surprising move in an attempt to avoid a second round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. Rookies Jett Luchanko and Oliver Bonk made their Stanley Cup Playoff debut when the Flyers took the ice, playing over healthy scratches Matvei Michkov and Emil Andrae.

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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?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Injury Updates: Stone, Tippett, Abols

While the Golden Knights regained the lead in their series against Anaheim on Friday night, it wasn’t all good news. Steve Carp of The Sporting Tribune

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet makes striking admission ahead of do-or-die Game 4

The Philadelphia Flyers are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Philadelphia trails the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0, with a crucial Game 4 on Saturday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Flyers don’t appear to be in Hurricanes’ league. What’s gone wrong?

Staring down the barrel of a 3-0 series deficit following Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Philadelphia Flyers are nearing the end of their Cinderella run.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

3 Flyers most to blame for Game 3 loss to Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are on the brink of elimination in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Flyers suffered a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3, falling down 0-3 in the series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

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.

Christian Dvorak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

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

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.

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

Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at Olympics

New Maple Leafs GM 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach

Eight worst Oilers managerial decisions in the Connor McDavid era

Who benefits most from cap increase? Why Connor Bedard is big winner

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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.

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.

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.

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