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Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 – OT

The Carolina Hurricanes won their first game of the season as they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night. Shayne Gostisbehere fired in the game-winner with Andrei Svechnikov screening in front of the net with just 2 minutes and change left. The Canes improved their record to 1-1-1 this season while the […]

Takeaways: Third time is not the charm as Flyers lose to Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime

The Flyers are still looking for their first win of the season after losing 3-2 in overtime to Carolina Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Canes outshot the Flyers badly, while Philadelphia remains without a power play goal in eight chances this season. The basics First period: 0:10 – Sebastian Aho (William Carrier, Andrei Svechnikov), 8:03 – Owen Tippett (Trevor Zegras) Second period: 7:20 – Matvei Michkov (Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak) Third period: 4:59 – Sebastian Ah...

Flyers vs. Hurricanes: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

With the first little road trip of the season out of the way, the Flyers are returning home again tonight for perhaps their biggest matchup of this young season. The Flyers are set to face off against their rival Hurricanes, for the first time since Carolina swept them out of the second round of the playoffs last spring, and they’re looking to really get things back on track after a pretty uninspiring — if not downright disastrous — first two games of the season. This isn’t going to be an easy...

Roundtable: The biggest concern about the Flyers’ terrible start

The Philadelphia Flyers have had a miserable start to their season. A 7-0 loss in their season opener against the hated Penguins at home, followed by a 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils where the only reason they weren’t blown out once again was Joseph Woll in between the pipes. Now, they’re heading back to Philadelphia to face the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. But before what should be an interesting game, we have to just take note of what our biggest concern is ...

Hurricanes @ Flyers: Preview and Game Thread

The Carolina Hurricanes are visiting the Philadelphia Flyers tonight for the third game of the season for both teams. Game time is 7 P.M. Both teams are also looking for their first win of the season. The Flyers were blown out by the Pittsburgh Penguins in their home opener. They lost in overtime to the […]

Flyers overhaul lineup after disastrous start to the season

There is no sugar-coating the start to the Philadelphia Flyers season. It has been dreadful. Two games in which they acted more like a practice squad for the other team’s stars to practice their offense rather than try and prevent scoring chances, and there is not much hope of things changing anytime soon. Since, you know, they’re facing the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Ahead of the game though, Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet is looking for answers. At morni...

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour calls out team after brutal Capitals loss

The Carolina Hurricanes have begun their Stanley Cup defense. Unfortunately, it has not been a great start to life in 2026-27 for the defending champions. Rod Brind’Amour was not pleased with his team’s latest performance against the Washington Capitals. Alex Tuch scored twice in his team debut for Washington. The Capitals cruised to a 5-2 […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour calls out team after brutal Capitals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alex Tuch was ‘arguably the best player on the ice’ in two-goal Capitals debut

The Washington Capitals have another goal-scoring Alex on the scene. Offseason acquisition Alex Tuch wasted no time in Friday’s season opener, notching two goals against the Carolina Hurricanes in his first period wearing a Capitals sweater. He became the fifth player in franchise history with a multi-goal Capitals debut, and just the second to score

“It Don’t Come Easy” – Capitals 5, Hurricanes 2

The Carolina Hurricanes dropped game two of their regular season to the Washington Capitals, 5-2 on Friday night at the Lenovo Center. The loss gave the team a 0-1-1 record to start the season. It was the first time the team has lost two games in a row since last January. The visiting Capitals team […]

Capitals beat Hurricanes 5-2 in season opener (live blog)

Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals are officially back, pals. After an eventful offseason filled with big additions and plenty of change, the Capitals will finally drop the puck on their 2026-27 season Friday night against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Alex Ovechkin will begin his 22nd NHL season

The Capitals are back: Everything you need to know before Opening Night against the defending champion Hurricanes

The Washington Capitals open their 2026-27 NHL season schedule with a road matchup against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. Last season, the Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time under head coach Spencer Carbery, despite recording the seventh-most regulation wins (37) in the NHL. After that failure, the Caps

LA Kings' Proposed Trade Package That Could Land Alexander Nikishin From Hurricanes

It appears that Alexander Nikishin's days as a Carolina Hurricane are numbered. As a restricted free agent, he's asked for a trade . But there are two major hurdles to overcome: Satisfying the Hurricanes' ask in a trade package, and making Nikishin happy with a new contract that will likely be in the $9 million AAV or greater range.   We heard earlier this week from Elliotte Friedman that the Los Angeles Kings are suitors for the big Russian D-man , and that there is mutual interest ...