Flyers and Hurricanes prepare for Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2
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Updated · Sportsnet.ca · May 2
Flyers and Hurricanes prepare for Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2
13 articles · Updated · Sportsnet.ca · May 2
Philadelphia reached Round 2 after an 18-win post-Olympic surge and a six-game first-round win over Pittsburgh, while East top seed Carolina swept Ottawa 4-0.
The matchup pits the playoffs' most physical team, with 248 hits and 98 penalty minutes, against a Hurricanes side that allowed a playoff-best 1.25 goals per game.
Carolina went 3-0-1 against Philadelphia in the regular season, though all four games needed extra time and the Flyers won the last meeting to clinch their first playoff berth in five years.
Will Frederik Andersen's hot streak be enough for a team that struggled with defensive giveaways?
After a week off, will the Hurricanes show rust or dominance against a battle-tested Flyers team?
Can Nikolaj Ehlers' return ignite Carolina's top line after their first-round scoring slump?