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Flyers reveal a lengthy playoff injury list, knocking out several key players
sports12 days ago

Flyers reveal a lengthy playoff injury list, knocking out several key players

The Philadelphia Flyers released a long playoff injury list naming 10 players sidelined with a range of injuries, from fractures (Emil Andrae’s wrist requiring surgery; Noah Cates’s foot; Christian Dvorak’s rib and separated shoulder; Garnet Hathaway’s fibula; Travis Konecny’s rib and nasal fracture; Cam York’s rib) to other issues (Trevor Zegras’s elbow ligament sprain; Owen Tippett’s core injury with internal bleeding; Nikita Grebenkin’s upper-body injury; Alex Bump’s MCL sprain). Some injuries were already known during the run, and the piece notes Couturier and Ristolainen were not on the list. The team hopes for full recoveries by training camp to gear up for next season.

via Broad Street Hockey|
#hockey#injuries#nhl
Flyers Reboot Under Way After Playoff Sweep by Hurricanes
sports15 days ago

Flyers Reboot Under Way After Playoff Sweep by Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, ending their postseason run, but the series offered several takeaways: their power play must be overhauled after finishing near the bottom of the league; they need more offensive talent to complement defense-first play, even as young players like Porter Martone showed promise; coach Rick Tocchet demonstrated flexibility by tweaking lines and giving opportunities to younger players; Dan Vladar delivered as a credible playoff option, potentially establishing himself as a long-term starter; and the Flyers have a budding group of under-23 players (Barkey, Bonk, Bump, Luchanko, Martone) that could form the core of a stronger team next season, even as Michkov’s limited impact in this series remains a talking point.

via Broad Street Hockey|
#carolina-hurricanes#hockey#nhl
Blake's OT Strike Sends Canes to ECF, Sweep Flyers
sports16 days ago

Blake's OT Strike Sends Canes to ECF, Sweep Flyers

Jackson Blake scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 4 to complete a series sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. After Philly opened the scoring, Blake tied it in the second; Logan Stankoven added a postseason-leading seventh goal in the third before Blake sealed it in OT on a feed from Taylor Hall after a Slavin turnover. Frederik Andersen allowed two goals on 17 shots, and the Canes extended their playoff win streak to eight to begin the postseason, reaching the conference final for the fourth time in eight years.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#jackson-blake#nhl-playoffs
Canes Seek Game 4 Sweep in Philly, Stick With Familiar Lineup
sports16 days ago

Canes Seek Game 4 Sweep in Philly, Stick With Familiar Lineup

The Carolina Hurricanes head to Philadelphia with Frederik Andersen in goal and no changes to their projected lineup as they attempt to close out the Flyers in Game 4 of the second round. The forward group is led by Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis and the top line of Hall-Stankoven-Blake, with Staal and Svechnikov contributing on special teams in Game 3. Nikishin returns to defense, and there are no listed injuries; scratches include Deslauriers, Kotkaniemi, Kochetkov, and Reilly. Power-play units are set (PP1: Aho-Ehlers-Staal-Jarvis-Svechnikov with Gostisbehere; PP2: Blake-Hall-Jankowski-Stankoven-Nikishin). Game time is 6:00 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#frederik-andersen#nhl-playoffs
Canes Carry 2-0 Lead, Target Closeout in Philly
sports19 days ago

Canes Carry 2-0 Lead, Target Closeout in Philly

Carolina Hurricanes take a 2-0 series lead into Round 2, Game 3 in Philadelphia on May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET, with Frederik Andersen thriving in net (6-0 this postseason, 1.02 GAA, .958 SV%) and Taylor Hall continuing a red-hot postseason after an OT winner in Game 2; the Flyers, guided by Rick Tocchet, seek to cut the deficit behind goals from Drysdale and Couturier, while injury updates (Dvorak day-to-day; Cates out) and late lineup changes (Tippett skate, Luchanko recalled) loom large.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#hockey#nhl
Tocchet Defends Konecny as Flyers Eye a Spark in Game 3
sports20 days ago

Tocchet Defends Konecny as Flyers Eye a Spark in Game 3

Flyers fell 3-2 in overtime to the Hurricanes in Game 2, wasting a 2-0 lead and now trail the series 2-0. Konecny missed a late OT breakaway, but coach Rick Tocchet said others also had Grade A chances and stressed they need Konecny in Game 3 in Philadelphia. Tippett is out with an undisclosed injury, and Philadelphia’s scoring has been sparse, with Konecny posting 1 goal and 3 assists in eight playoff games as the team looks for an offensive spark.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#nhl-playoffs#overtime#philadelphia-flyers
Hurricanes Eye Cup Run as Playoff Momentum Builds
nhl21 days ago

Hurricanes Eye Cup Run as Playoff Momentum Builds

Carolina took a 2-0 lead over Philadelphia in the second round, underscoring a proven, low-variance blueprint: outwork opponents, rely on a deep, developing lineup, and capitalize on timely scoring from a growing core (Blake, Ehlers, Jarvis, Aho, Svechnikov) with veteran Hall providing playoff punch. The club has rebuilt its approach after past disappointments, moving away from big-name moves like Mikko Rantanen in favor of youth (Logan Stankoven) and smarter signings, aiming to finally push into the conference finals and beyond.

via Defector|
#conference-finals#hurricanes#nhl
Canes Seek 2-0 Round 2 Lead at Home vs. Flyers
sports22 days ago

Canes Seek 2-0 Round 2 Lead at Home vs. Flyers

Carolina hosts Philadelphia in Round 2 aiming to take a 2-0 series lead after a 3-0 Game 1 win powered by Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake and Taylor Hall, with Frederik Andersen stopping 19 shots for his second postseason shutout. The Flyers face lineup and injury notes (Tippett out; Nikishin concussion protocol) as Carolina wears black at home. Next game is Thursday in Philadelphia.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#game-2#nhl-playoffs
Carolina’s patient formula fuels Round 2 showdown with the Flyers
sports25 days ago

Carolina’s patient formula fuels Round 2 showdown with the Flyers

Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky says the team blends aggression with patience, letting injuries and roster transitions play out while relying on Slavin’s return and solid goaltending from Andersen (with Bussi/Kochetkov as backups) to advance past the Senators. The ball moved through rookies like Legault and Nystrom and the Stankoven center move, allowing Carolina to stay competitive and set up a second-round series against the fast, young Flyers, where continued patience and exploiting matchups will be critical.

via The New York Times|
#eric-tulsky#hurricanes#nhl
Canes Ready for Round 2 Opener vs Flyers on Saturday
sports25 days ago

Canes Ready for Round 2 Opener vs Flyers on Saturday

The Hurricanes host the Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Lenovo Center, broadcast on ABC; parking opens at 5 p.m. and doors at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-game Plaza Party, tickets available at hurricanes.com, and fans can buy limited-edition playoff posters and participate in a Canes Cash 50/50 raffle to support the Hurricanes Foundation.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#hockey#nhl
Flyers squander Game 5, head home for pivotal Game 6
sports28 days ago

Flyers squander Game 5, head home for pivotal Game 6

The Flyers couldn’t close out the Penguins in Game 5, falling 3-2 in Pittsburgh and trimming the series lead to 3-2. rookie Alex Bump scored his first career playoff goal after entering the lineup for Michkov (healthy scratch), Dan Vladar stopped 18 of 20, and Sidney Crosby returned to help Pittsburgh; the series moves back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Wednesday.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#game-6#nhl#philadelphia-flyers