Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers meet in Stanley Cup playoffs series preview
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Updated · The New York Times · May 1
Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers meet in Stanley Cup playoffs series preview
9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 1
Philadelphia enter as major underdogs after eliminating Pittsburgh in six, while Carolina swept Ottawa and bring a potent second line led by Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake.
The matchup pits two strong defensive teams, but Carolina hold the clearer offensive edge and have also been boosted by Frederik Andersen's .955 save percentage through four playoff games.
For the Flyers, Dan Vladar's form, Travis Sanheim's shutdown role and whether Matvei Michkov can provide needed scoring could determine whether the series becomes more competitive than expected.
With Carolina's second line surging and the Flyers relying on unlikely heroes, which team’s depth will truly make the difference in this series?
Could the Flyers' defensive system and Dan Vladar's hot streak actually frustrate Carolina's high-powered offense enough for a major upset?