- Matchup: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Event Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Odds: Flyers (+180), Hurricanes (-218)
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The Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) at the Lenovo Center this Saturday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The moneyline has Philadelphia positioned at +180, while Carolina stands at -218. The total for this matchup is established at 5.5.
The Flyers managed to clinch a 1-0 victory to eliminate the Penguins in their six-game series in the first round. They spent 4 minutes in the penalty box during that match and had two power-play opportunities but failed to convert. Despite the win, the Flyers struggled offensively, only scoring once on 32 shots.
In terms of even-strength play, the Flyers have conceded 184 goals and scored 203. Their opponents have had 245 power play opportunities (ranking 12th in the league) but have only converted 55 goals. On the offensive front, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 240 goals (ranking 21st) this season while allowing 239. They have registered 2,088 shots for a shooting percentage of 11.5%. Currently, they hold 98 points for a points percentage of .598. The Flyers have dealt with 2,087 shots against them, maintaining a save percentage of .885. They have capitalized on 235 power play opportunities, scoring 37 goals for a conversion rate of 15.74%.
In goal for this game will be Daniel Vladar. To date, he has faced 417 goals in his professional career, holding an average of 2.86 goals against per game. Vladar has participated in 157 games during his career, boasting a save percentage of .898 across 5,690 minutes of ice time. He holds an overall record of 78-48-23, with 146 starts. Vladar has achieved 85 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .582. He has also faced 4,091 shots, making 3,674 saves in total.
On the other end, the Hurricanes enjoyed a sweep against Ottawa and have not played since last Saturday. They had 5 power play chances in that game and managed to score once. Carolina netted 4 goals out of 30 shots on net.
Carolina has logged 231 goals at even strength and has added 60 power play goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. The Hurricanes have taken 2,637 shots (2nd in the league) and maintain a shooting percentage of 11.04%, while allowing their opponents 1,961 shots. For the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have tallied 291 goals, earning 113 points and a points percentage of .689. They have allowed 236 goals, consisting of 191 at even strength and 45 while shorthanded. They’ve had 241 power play opportunities and hold a rate of 24.90%. Their penalty kill percentage is 80.52% against the 231 attempts from opponents, and their save percentage is 88.0%.
In goal for the Hurricanes is Frederik Andersen, who has permitted an average of 2.57 goals per game, with a total of 1,380 goals allowed in his career. Andersen boasts a quality start rate of 55.9%, recording 301 quality starts in the NHL. He has started in 538 games, accumulating 27,489 minutes of ice time. Andersen holds a career record of 324-149-58, having played in 552 games, and has made 14,476 saves out of 15,856 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .913.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Our Official Pick: Go with Carolina (-218) and under 6.5 goals
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