Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 5/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-192) Flyers (+160)

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) are hitting the road to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday where they will try to beat the Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Hurricanes lead 3-0. The line on this matchup has the Hurricanes at -192 while the Flyers are coming in at +160. The over/under has been set at 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard yet again with a 4-1 victory against the Flyers in Game 3. Carolina amassed 20 minutes in the box in this contest. The Hurricanes had a impressive offensive output in this victory. Furthermore, they had 9 attempts on the power play and scored 2 goals. For the game, they scored on 4 of the 30 shots they put on net.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 231 power play opportunities (20th in the NHL) and have earned 45 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes have seen 1,961 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .880. Carolina has tried 2,637 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes let the opposition score 191 goals while scoring 231 on offense. Carolina has tallied 241 power play chances and they have added 60 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 24.90%. For the current season, they have racked up 113 points and their points % is .689. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 291 goals (2nd in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 236.

The player in the crease for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has been in net for 552 contests throughout his pro hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 324-149-58 and he has gotten the start in 538 games. The opposition has been able to score 1,380 goals versus Andersen in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.57. Andersen has seen 15,856 shot attempts taken against him and he has 14,476 saves. His save percentage is .913 in his 27,489 mins played. Over the course of his pro career, Andersen has 301 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .559.

Philadelphia was unable to get going offensively in Game 3. They had 5 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Flyers earned 1 goal out of the 19 shots on goal they took.

Philadelphia has taken 2,088 shots (28th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.49%, while allowing their opponents 2,087 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 77.55% on their oppositions 245 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.5%. They have a total of 235 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.74%. The Flyers are sitting with 203 goals at even strength and 37 goals (31st in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 239 goals to be scored by way of 184 goals at even strength and 55 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Philadelphia Flyers have tallied 240 goals, 98 points, and a points percentage of .598.

Across the ice you will find Daniel Vladar in net. He has accounted for 3,674 saves out of 4,091 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .898. Vladar is sitting with a career record of 78-48-23 and has been in goal for 157 games. He has started in 146 games and has been on the ice for 5,690 minutes. Vladar's quality start rate is 58.2% and he has accumulated 85 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. The opposition is averaging 2.86 goals per contest and he has relinquished 417 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Carolina (-192)

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