Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction 4/13/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 13th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 52-22-6 this season after they defeated the Mammoth by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Carolina had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they added two goals in the last five minutes to seal the win. The Hurricanes out shot Utah by a total of 30-27, won 58.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Staal, Svechnikov, and Walker, while Andersen stopped 26 out of 27 shots, which was a .963 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 7-2 and the Bruins by a score of 6-5. The Hurricanes have won six of their last seven games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 110 points. Carolina has scored 3.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 24.7% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 27 goals and 53 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 31 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 30-6-1 with a 2.52 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this season. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 41-27-12 this year after they defeated the Jets by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Philadelphia was tied at one early in the first period, but they scored the last six goals to pull away for the blowout win. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 28-23, won 57.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Cates, Couturier (2), Martone, Michkov, Sanheim, and Seeler, while Vladar stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Red Wings by a score of 6-3, but did beat the Devils by a score of 5-1 before that. The Flyers have won four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 94 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 27 goals and 41 assists, while Trevor Zegras has added 25 goals and 41 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 28-14-7 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Flyers have won four of their last five games.
• The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four night games following a road win.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 20 of their last 25 games as favorites following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in each of their last three games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last nine games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
• The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
• The Flyers have lost the second period in four of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flyers’ last six night games against the Hurricanes following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last 12 night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games as favorites.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Christian Dvorak has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances in night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Logan Stankoven has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances.

Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction 

Philadelphia comes into this matchup trying to maintain their position as the third seed in the Metro and they have won four of their last five games. The Flyers are 18-13-8 at home this year, while the Hurricanes are 23-12-4 on the road. Carolina has won six of their last seven games and they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five. The Hurricanes are the #1 seed in the East right now and they are 3-0 against the Flyers, with all three coming in overtime or a shootout. Philadelphia is the more desperate team, but Carolina is a must take at this price.

David Racey's Pick: Hurricanes ML