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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 15, 2025

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Mar 15, 2025 8:38 PM
The Philadelphia Flyers, fresh off a thrilling shootout win, return to action on Saturday, March 15th at 7:00 PM at the Wells Fargo Center, where they'll face off against the Carolina Hurricanes, who lead the regular season series 2-0. The Flyers will aim to even the score against their Metropolitan Division rivals, while the Hurricanes look to build on their impressive 84-point season.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers

Current Odds

CAR
PHI
Over
4.5
+350
Under
4.5
-175
CAR
-4.5
+640
PHI
+3.5
+325
CAR
ML
-10000
PHI
ML
+3300

Hurricanes vs Flyers statistics

Stat Hurricanes Flyers
Goals For per Game 3.21 2.79
Goals Against Average 2.67 3.34
Shots per Game 31.7 27.2
Shots Against per Game 25.0 26.8
Power Play Goals 36 26
Power Play Goals Against 30 36
Short Handed Goals 9 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 463 506
Power Play Percentage 18.0 14.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.4 77.9

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/13/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-3 SO
3/11/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 5-2
3/9/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 3-1
3/8/25 vs Seattle Kraken L 4-1
3/6/25 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-1

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/14/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-2
3/11/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-1
3/9/25 vs Winnipeg Jets W 4-2
3/6/25 vs Boston Bruins W 3-2
3/4/25 @ Detroit Red Wings W 2-1

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Rasmus Ristolainen (D): Out
  • Garnet Hathaway (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Eetu Makiniemi (G): Out

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Dmitry Orlov (D): Day-To-Day
  • Andrei Svechnikov (RW): Out
  • William Carrier (LW): Out
  • Jesper Fast (RW): Injured Reserve

Hurricanes vs Flyers game info

Type Info
Venue Wells Fargo Center
Location Philadelphia, PA
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM

Hurricanes vs Flyers predictions

As the Carolina Hurricanes gear up for another clash at the Wells Fargo Center, it's hard not to focus on the dynamism Seth Jarvis brings to the ice. With 26 goals, he's proving to be a formidable offensive weapon for the Hurricanes. I expect Jarvis's sharp instincts around the net to create more scoring opportunities against a Flyers defense that's had its share of struggles. On another note, Martin Necas has been setting up plays effortlessly with his 39 assists. He knows how to thread the needle, finding teammates in perfect scoring positions. And we can't forget Sebastian Aho, leading the team with 62 points. If he gets going, Philadelphia could find themselves on the defensive.

Switching gears to the Philadelphia Flyers, the charge is led by Travis Konecny, who's been nothing short of sensational this season. He tops the Flyers in goals, assists, and points, which is quite the hat trick in terms of team leadership. Against the Hurricanes, Konecny’s vision and knack for setting up plays will be crucial, especially if Philadelphia aims to break their losing streak in the series. His ability to find the back of the net, coupled with his playmaking skills, could be the game-changer the Flyers desperately need. The Wells Fargo Center will definitely be buzzing if Konecny gets his rhythm early in the matchup.

Considering the stats and the current form both teams are displaying, this is shaping up to be quite the spectacle. The Hurricanes are clearly the favorites, given their impressive record and a series lead against the Flyers. But Philadelphia often plays with a chip on their shoulder at home. That said, with the Hurricanes boasting depth in scoring and playmaking ability, they're likely to have the edge. Ultimately, I’m leaning towards the Carolina Hurricanes coming out on top in this one, but don't count out a close contest. Hockey is unpredictable, much like a puck in overtime; you never truly know where it's going to land. What do you think, Flyers fans—could we see an upset?

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