Flyers visit the Hurricanes to open the second round
Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p. m.
EDT NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers to begin the Eastern Conference second round. The teams meet Monday for the fifth time this season. The Hurricanes went 3-1 against the Flyers during the regular season.
In their last regular season meeting on April 13, the Flyers won 3-2 in a shootout. Carolina is 53-22-7 overall with a 20-4-2 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes have a 29-6-3 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
Philadelphia is 16-11-5 against the Metropolitan Division and 43-27-12 overall. The Flyers rank ninth in NHL play serving 9. 6 penalty minutes per game.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nikolaj Ehlers has 26 goals and 45 assists for the Hurricanes. Logan Stankoven has eight goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Travis Konecny has 27 goals and 41 assists for the Flyers.