The Carolina Hurricanes (4-2-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (5-2-0) meet Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the'Hurricanes vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes were bludgeoned 6-2 at home Friday by the New York Islanders after a lengthy 5-game road trip out west. Now, Carolina faces the quick turnaround to Philly. This is a difficult spot for the Canes.
The Flyers were picked to be one of the worst teams in the NHL by the books, but they sit atop the Metropolitan Division in the early standings. Philadelphia is 3-1-0 in 4 games at home so far, including a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers Thursday as a huge underdog.
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