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Hurricanes vs. Flyers prediction, odds, time: 2026 NHL playoff second-round picks for Thursday, May 7
Carolina has won seven straight and held Philadelphia to five goals in two games, while the Flyers remain banged up and underdog favorites.
- The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3 on Thursday with a 2-0 series lead, remaining unbeaten in the playoffs at 6-0.
- Taylor Hall's overtime winner at 18:54 of OT secured Game 2 for Carolina; Flyers coach Rick Tocchet praised the development of his young 'kid line' of Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, and Alex Bump despite the loss.
- Flyers goalie Dan Vladar made 40 saves but lacks offensive support, while Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen extended his streak of allowing two or fewer goals to six games, anchoring Carolina's dominant run.
- Forward Noah Cates was ruled out for the series on Wednesday after an injury in Game 2. "I know the kids were upset last game," Tocchet said, stressing the organization's full support.
- Philadelphia holds a 9-9 all-time record in Game 3s when trailing 2-0, including a 4-3 mark at home. The SportsLine Projection Model favors Carolina as the-166 favorite after simulating the matchup 10,000 times.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Center
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources are Center
62% Center
L 38%
C 62%
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