- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes (-192) Flyers (+160)
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The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) are ready to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) at the Xfinity Mobile Arena this Saturday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they currently lead the series 3-0. Betting lines reveal the Hurricanes at -192 and the Flyers at +160, with an over/under set at 5.5.
The Hurricanes showcased their offensive capabilities in Game 3, securing a 4-1 victory over the Flyers. Carolina spent 20 minutes in the penalty box but still managed a strong offensive effort, converting on 2 out of 9 power-play attempts and generating 4 goals from 30 shots.
Carolina’s opponents have had 231 opportunities on the power play this season (ranking 20th in the NHL), netting 45 goals. The Hurricanes have faced 1,961 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .880. Offensively, they’ve unleashed 2,637 shots with an 11.0% shooting percentage. While playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 191 goals but have scored 231. With 241 power play chances, Carolina has netted 60 goals, resulting in a power-play success rate of 24.90%. This season, they have accumulated 113 points, resulting in a points percentage of .689. Their scoring prowess shines with 291 goals—ranking second in professional hockey—while allowing 236 goals against.
In net for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who has participated in 552 career games. His record stands at 324-149-58, starting in 538 matches. Opponents have scored 1,380 goals against him, granting him a goals-against average of 2.57. He has faced 15,856 shots, securing 14,476 saves and maintaining a .913 save percentage over 27,489 minutes of play. Throughout his career, Andersen has achieved 301 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .559.
In contrast, the Flyers struggled offensively in Game 3, failing to capitalize on 5 power play attempts and managing only 1 goal from 19 shots on goal.
This season, Philadelphia has taken 2,088 shots (28th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.49%, while allowing an equal number of 2,087 shots against. Their penalty kill is at 77.55%, thwarting 245 opposition power play attempts, while their save percentage sits at 88.5%. The Flyers have had 235 power play chances, achieving a success rate of 15.74%. They’ve scored 203 goals at even strength and an additional 37 goals on the power play (31st in the league). Overall, they’ve allowed 239 goals, including 184 at even strength and 55 while shorthanded, tallying 240 goals with 98 points and a points percentage of .598 this season.
Between the pipes for Philadelphia is Daniel Vladar, who has recorded 3,674 saves out of 4,091 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .898. Vladar’s overall record is 78-48-23 across 157 games, starting in 146 of them. He has logged 5,690 minutes on ice, boasting a quality start rate of 58.2% with 85 total quality starts. On average, opponents score 2.86 goals per game against him.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Back the Hurricanes (-192)
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