Flyers @ Hurricanes: Round 2, Game 2 – Preview and Game Thread

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 02: K'andre Miller #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes knocks the puck away from Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game One of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 02, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images

The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to do battle again with the Philadelphia Flyers for game two of round two of the NHL Playoffs. Game time is 7 P.M. tonight at the Lenovo Center.

So far in these playoffs the Hurricanes have been at the top of their game regarding puck possession and shot suppression. They have yet to trail at any point in a game this postseason.

The scary part is, they can still be better.

While Logan Stankoven, (points in 13 straight games), Taylor Hall, (leads team in postseason scoring with 8 points in five games), and Jackson Blake are tearing it up, the other lines are ready to break through as well.

The penalty kill is almost flawless, but the powerplay needs to improve.

Walt Ruff is reporting from the morning skate. Fred Andersen is in the starter’s net.

Right back to business!

Frederik Andersen is once again in the starter's crease for the #Canes, ahead of tonight's Game 2 against the Flyers.

Alexander Nikishin is skating, working with Sean Walker, as K'Andre Miller gets another morning off. Mike Reilly is with Shayne… pic.twitter.com/eeXkbeciAM

— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) May 4, 2026

I expect Nikishin to be a game time decision based upon how he feels. The lines are the same as in game one.

How will the Flyers regroup?

The game will be televised by ESPN. Our friends, Mike Maniscalco, Tripp Tracy, and Shane Willis will be on 99.9 The Fan with the play-by-play and analysis.

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