In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, May 7th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are down 0-2 in this series after they lost the first two games by scores of 0-3 and 2-3 (OT). In game two, Philadelphia led 2-0 in the first five minutes of the game, but they couldn’t find anymore offense and ended up losing in overtime. The Flyers recorded 36 shots on goal, won 39.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Couturier and Drysdale, while Vladar stopped 39 out of 42 shots, which was a .929 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Philadelphia defeated the Penguins in six games by scores of 3-2, 3-0, 5-2, 2-4, 2-3, and 1-0. The Flyers have lost four of their last five games and they finished third in the Metro standings with 98 points. Philadelphia scored 2.93 goals per game and they allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Ristolainen has led the Flyers with one goal and four assists, while Trevor Zegras has added one goal and three assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 4-4 with a 1.89 goals against average and a .929 save percentage this postseason.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-0 in this series after they won game two in overtime by a score of 3-2. Carolina tied the game with about nine minutes left in the third and won with 1:06 left in OT. The Hurricanes recorded 42 shots on goal, won 60.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Ehlers, Hall, and Jarvis, while Andersen stopped 34 out of 36 shots, which was a .944 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Carolina defeated the Senators in four games by scores of 2-0, 3-2, 2-1, and 4-2. The Hurricanes have won seven games in a row and they finished first in the Metro standings with 113 points. Carolina scored 3.55 goals per game and they allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Taylor Hall has led the Hurricanes with three goals and six assists, while Jackson Blake has added two goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 6-0 with a 1.02 goals against average and a .958 save percentage this season.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won five of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four Game 3s of an Eastern Conference Second Round series.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home win.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents at Xfinity Mobile Arena when leading after the second period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 10 games against the Flyers following a home win.
- The Flyers have lost four of their last five games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last six road games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against the Flyers following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last six night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 12 games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Flyers as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Christian Dvorak has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Flyers as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Trevor Zegras ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (7) this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Logan Stankoven has scored the first goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four night games.
- Logan Stankoven has scored at least one goal in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites.
- Jackson Blake has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored three goals against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (15.74%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-longest road winning streak (8 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina rolls into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in five straight games. The Hurricanes were 24-12-5 on the road this year, while the Flyers were 20-13-8 at home. Philadelphia has lost four of their last five games and they have scored a total of seven goals in those five games. We know Carolina is the better team in this matchup, but we saw the Flyers play better in game two and I think we will get their best shot in this one. Give me Philadelphia and the plus money on home ice.