Carolina brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Hurricanes -262, Flyers +212; over/under is 5. 5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Hurricanes lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the sixth time this season.
The Hurricanes won the last meeting 3-0. Logan Stankoven scored two goals in the victory. Carolina is 53-22-7 overall with a 21-4-2 record in Metropolitan Division play.
The Hurricanes rank second in league play with 291 total goals (averaging 3. 6 per game). Philadelphia is 16-12-5 against the Metropolitan Division and 43-27-12 overall.
The Flyers have given up 239 goals while scoring 240 for a +1 scoring differential. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Aho has scored 27 goals with 53 assists for the Hurricanes. Stankoven has nine goals and four assists over the past 10 games.