Experts back Carolina Hurricanes to beat Philadelphia Flyers in playoff series

10 articles · Updated · Broad Street Hockey · May 2

ESPN listed Carolina at -330 and Philadelphia at +260, while MoneyPuck gave the Hurricanes a 66.7% chance of advancing.
The Athletic put the Flyers' chances at 26%, citing Carolina's depth, scoring and recent sweep of Ottawa, though several outlets said Philadelphia could extend the series to five or six games.
Analysts highlighted Dan Vladar's form, Travis Sanheim's defensive burden and Philadelphia's physical style after eliminating Pittsburgh, but largely viewed the Hurricanes as the East's strongest remaining test.

Can Philadelphia's grit and hot goaltending defy Carolina's overwhelming statistical dominance?

Will Carolina's high-powered offense solve the defensive puzzle that has fueled Philadelphia's improbable run?