Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 04, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R2 Game 2: CAR 2-0 PHI |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.22 | 1.67 |
| 2nd | Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 24:51 | 0.94 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28:39 | 0.03 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:02 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | — | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:41 | PHI | Sean Couturier | Carl Grundstrom | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 10:21 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jackson Blake, K'Andre Miller | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:21 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 18:54 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 6.57 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 38.4% | 61.6% |
| Hits | 49 | 48 |
| Blocks | 15 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24:51 | 0.94 | 1.33 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.01 | 1.25 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29:12 | 0.55 | 0.84 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31:19 | 0.46 | 0.79 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.04 | 0.62 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.24 | 0.34 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:04 | 0.54 | 0.21 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:43 | 0.09 | -0.11 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:58 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:16 | 0.04 | -0.30 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:53 | 0.01 | -0.33 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:10 | 0.11 | -0.41 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:36 | 0.08 | -0.44 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.22 | 1.67 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:39 | 0.03 | 1.31 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:40 | 1.01 | 1.20 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:27 | 0.40 | 1.15 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:47 | 0.82 | 0.91 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.14 | 0.89 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:08 | 0.05 | 0.88 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:18 | 0.09 | 0.53 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:14 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11:59 | 1.43 | 0.40 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:04 | 0.89 | 0.27 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29:07 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:40 | 0.95 | 0.08 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.17 | -0.15 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.18 | -0.32 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.03 | -0.62 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:45 | 0.13 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 39 | 42 | 92.9% | 2.25 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 2.03 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on May 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 6.57 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.48 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.67 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 39 of 42, worth 2.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on May 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 1.67, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 6.57 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.48, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 36 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 42. High-danger chances went 15 to 28.