| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Hurricanes, Second Round Game 4, beat Flyers 3–2 in overtime at Wells Fargo Center on May 9, 2026.
The Carolina Hurricanes have officially advanced in the playoffs, sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers in a decisive 3-2 overtime victory in Game 4 of the Second Round. This win clinches the series 4-0, marking a strong performance from the Hurricanes, showcasing their dominance throughout the matchup.
With this victory, the Hurricanes finish the series with four straight wins over the Flyers. The Flyers entered this critical game with their season on the line, facing elimination after falling behind 3-0 in the series. However, the Hurricanes proved too formidable, successfully maintaining their momentum and finishing the Flyers' playoff hopes.
The game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging goals. Tyson Foerster opened the scoring for the Flyers in the first period, giving them a brief lead at 1-0. However, the Hurricanes quickly responded, tying the game through Jackson Blake in the second period. Momentum swung sharply in the Hurricanes' favor when Logan Stankoven scored just over four minutes into the third, giving Carolina a 2-1 lead.
The Flyers answered back shortly after, as Alex Bump netted the equalizer to push the game to overtime. In the extra frame, it was Jackson Blake again who struck the decisive blow, earning his second goal of the night and sealing the series for the Hurricanes at 5:31 into OT.
Jackson Blake was undoubtedly the standout player of the night, scoring two crucial goals for the Hurricanes and being a constant threat on the ice. Meanwhile, Taylor Hall played a pivotal role, assisting on both of Blake's goals and contributing to the team's offensive push. The Flyers saw contributions from Tyson Foerster and Alex Bump, each netting goals and keeping their team competitive in a high-pressure situation. Despite the loss, the Flyers' physicality was evident, as they racked up 39 hits against the Hurricanes.
With the Hurricanes moving on, they are set to face their next opponent in the playoffs, continuing their quest for the Stanley Cup. The Flyers, now eliminated, will need to regroup and reassess for next season, hoping to find better fortunes as they move forward.
Hurricanes won 3–2 in overtime.
The final score was Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2, in overtime.
Jackson Blake (2), Logan Stankoven.
Alex Bump, Tyson Foerster.
Frederik Andersen made 15 saves on 17 shots (.882 save percentage).
Dan Vladar made 37 saves on 40 shots (.925 save percentage).
At Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the Flyers home rink.
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