Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction 5/9/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, May 9th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are up 3-0 in this series after they won the first three games by scores of 3-0, 3-2 (OT), and 4-1. In game three, Carolina was tied at one early in the second period, but they scored the last three goals to get the easy win. The Hurricanes recorded 31 shots on goal, won 49.0% of the face-offs, and went 2-9 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Ehlers, Staal, Svechnikov, and Chatfield, while Andersen stopped 18 out of 19 shots, which was a .947 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Carolina defeated the Senators in four games by scores of 2-0, 3-2, 2-1, and 4-2. The Hurricanes have won eight games in a row and they finished first in the Metro standings with 113 points. Carolina scored 3.55 goals per game and they allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Taylor Hall has led the Hurricanes with three goals and six assists, while Jackson Blake has added two goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 7-0 with a 1.02 goals against average and a .957 save percentage this season. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are down 0-3 in this series after they lost game three by a score of 4-1. Philadelphia tied the game at one early in the second period, but they failed to score any more goals in the loss. The Flyers recorded 19 shots on goal, won 51.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Zegras, while Vladar stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage.

Prior to this series, Philadelphia defeated the Penguins in six games by scores of 3-2, 3-0, 5-2, 2-4, 2-3, and 1-0. The Flyers have lost five of their last six games and they finished third in the Metro standings with 98 points. Philadelphia scored 2.93 goals per game and they allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Ristolainen has led the Flyers with one goal and four assists, while Trevor Zegras has added two goals and three assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 4-5 with a 2.11 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this postseason. 

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Flyers have won five of their last six games following a home loss.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games following a home loss.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Xfinity Mobile Arena following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have lost the third period in each of their last three games as road favorites when trailing after the second period.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Flyers have lost five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Xfinity Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Flyers have lost the third period in 12 of their last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents at Xfinity Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last five games between the Hurricanes and Flyers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Ten of the last 12 night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games as road favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Flyers’ last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games against the Hurricanes at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
• Porter Martone has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last three games as home underdogs.
• Trevor Zegras has scored four goals against the Hurricanes this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in each of his last four road appearances against the Flyers.
• Taylor Hall has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Jordan Martinook has recorded three assists against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Philadelphia Flyers played in the equal-highest number of games that have gone to shootout this season (14).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank T31st in the league for power play goals this season (37).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.90%).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.88).

Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup looking to complete the series sweep and they continue to play elite defense. The Hurricanes were 24-12-5 on the road this year, while the Flyers were 20-13-8 at home. Philadelphia has lost five of their last six games and they have scored a total of six goals in those five games. I really don’t trust the Flyers offense at all, but is Carolina really going to win eight straight games to start the playoffs? Take the Flyers and the plus money on home ice.

David Racey's Pick: Flyers ML