In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction for Game 4 of this NHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, May 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Preview
The Flyers finished the regular season with 98 points with a 43-27-12 record and were placed 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They have a 20-13-8 home record and are coming off a 1-4 home loss to the Hurricanes. Their previous three games were a 2-3 road overtime loss, a 0-3 road loss to the Hurricanes, and a 1-0 home overtime win over the Penguins.
Offensively, the Flyers are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 15.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 77.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Travis Konecny leads the Flyers with 68 points and 27 goals, adding a team-high 41 assists. Dan Vladar is the starting goalie for the Flyers, and he has a 29-14-7 record, with 2.42 GAA and .906 SV%. Samuel Ersson is the backup goalie and he has a 14-11-5 record, with 3.12 GAA and .870 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes Preview
The Hurricanes finished the regular season with 113 points with a 53-22-7 record and were placed 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They have a 24-12-5 road record and are coming off a 4-1 road win over the Flyers. Their previous three games were a 3-2 home overtime win, a 3-0 home win over the Flyers, and a 4-2 road win over the Senators.
Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.55 goals per game and are scoring 24.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 80.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 80 points and 53 assists, while Seth Jarvis leads the team in goals with 32. Brandon Bussi is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 31-6-2 record, with 2.47 GAA and .895 SV%. Frederik Andersen is the backup goalie and he has a 16-14-5 record, with 3.05 GAA and .874 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes @ Philadelphia Flyers Betting Trends: May 9, 2026
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games following a home loss.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 12 games as road favorites following a road win.
- 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 eight games.
- The Flyers have lost five of their last six games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flyers have lost the first period in each of their last six games as home underdogs following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the last 13 games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games at Xfinity Mobile Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games following a home loss.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Hurricanes.
- Christian Dvorak has recorded an assist in four of his last five 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
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Saturday appearances.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored four goals against the Flyers this season – 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.
Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction
The Hurricanes are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Flyers and are 4-1 in their last 5 visits in Philadelphia.
In this Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -190 road favorites. The Canes have dominated this series and have the Flyers on the ropes by 0-3 wins. They are looking unstoppable in the postseason, where they have by far the best defense, allowing just 1.1 goals per game and I cannot see how the Flyers can turn this series around, especially when they average just 2.1 goals per game in the playoffs. I expect the Canes to close the series today, so take them on the moneyline on the road.