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Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview vs Flyers · MON · APR 5 · 1:00 PM CT ← Back to schedule
Upcoming
MON · APR 5 · 1:00 PM CT
Lenovo Center
CARNHL · HHN · NBCSP
Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes
1–1–1
VS
Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers
0–1–2
Upcoming
MON · APR 5 · 1:00 PM CT
CARNHL · HHN · NBCSP
Carolina Hurricanes
Home · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
The read
The Hurricanes have owned this one lately, winning 12 of the last 13 meetings. And the Hurricanes won the first meeting 3-2 back on Oct 3.
Lenovo Center
Philadelphia Flyers
Away · Flyers
0–1–2
2 PTS
Hurricanes
GOALIES
Flyers
Brandon Bussi
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Joseph Woll
Joseph Woll
Expected
.929 SV% · 2.87 GAA · 0W
.866 SV% L5 · Cooling
Hurricanes
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Flyers
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L1
Travis Konecny · Christian Dvorak · Matvei Michkov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L2
Carl Grundstrom · Trevor Zegras · Owen Tippett
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L3
Tyson Foerster · Noah Cates · Porter Martone
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
L4
Alex Bump · Sean Couturier · Noel Acciari
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D1
Travis Sanheim · Rasmus Ristolainen
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D2
Cam York · Jamie Drysdale
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
D3
Nick Seeler · David Jiricek
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP1
Travis Konecny · Trevor Zegras · Matvei Michkov · Tyson Foerster · Jamie Drysdale
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PP2
Porter Martone · Noah Cates · Alex Bump · Owen Tippett · Cam York
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK1
Sean Couturier · Christian Dvorak · Travis Sanheim · Cam York
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK2
Noah Cates · Tyson Foerster · Nick Seeler · Rasmus Ristolainen
HurricanesProjected lines
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
FlyersProjected lines
L1
Travis Konecny · Christian Dvorak · Matvei Michkov
L2
Carl Grundstrom · Trevor Zegras · Owen Tippett
L3
Tyson Foerster · Noah Cates · Porter Martone
L4
Alex Bump · Sean Couturier · Noel Acciari
D1
Travis Sanheim · Rasmus Ristolainen
D2
Cam York · Jamie Drysdale
D3
Nick Seeler · David Jiricek
PP1
Travis Konecny · Trevor Zegras · Matvei Michkov · Tyson Foerster · Jamie Drysdale
PP2
Porter Martone · Noah Cates · Alex Bump · Owen Tippett · Cam York
PK1
Sean Couturier · Christian Dvorak · Travis Sanheim · Cam York
PK2
Noah Cates · Tyson Foerster · Nick Seeler · Rasmus Ristolainen
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Jordan Hall · Oct 4 · 11:13 AM CT
Hurricanes
INJURY REPORT
Flyers
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Nikita Grebenkin
DAY-TO-DAY · Upper body
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Rasmus Ristolainen
DAY-TO-DAY · Undisclosed injury
Helge Grans
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 5
Denver Barkey
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 13
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
FlyersInjury report
Nikita Grebenkin
DAY-TO-DAY · Upper body
Rasmus Ristolainen
DAY-TO-DAY · Undisclosed injury
Helge Grans
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 5
Denver Barkey
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 13
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Jordan Hall · Oct 4 · 11:13 AM CT
STORYLINE
The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games. The Flyers have lost 2 straight past regulation and are 0-1-2 in their first 3 games.

Matchup Intel

The Hurricanes have owned this one lately, winning 12 of the last 13 meetings. And the Hurricanes won the first meeting 3-2 back on Oct 3.

Sebastian Aho has solved Joseph Woll before, 4 goals on 18 shots. Jackson Blake has quietly owned this matchup, 6 points in the last 4 meetings.

The numbers behind it
History
Carolina has won 12 of their last 13 against Philadelphia. See the games →
12-1 last 13 vs PHI
Matchup
Sebastian Aho has 4 goals on Joseph Woll (18 shots).
(Carolina)
4 goals on Joseph Woll
Matchup
Jordan Staal has 4 goals on Joseph Woll (10 shots).
(Carolina)
4 goals on Joseph Woll
Player
Jackson Blake has 6 points in his last 4 games against Philadelphia. See the games →
(Carolina)
6 pts, last 4 vs PHI
Series
Second meeting of the season — Carolina took the first 3-2 on Oct 3. See the games →
1-0 series, CAR