Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 4 Preview, Picks & Odds for Saturday, May 9, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes look to sweep another Eastern Conference team this NHL Playoffs when they face the Philadelphia Flyers in a closeout Game 4 spot. Let’s go through the betting odds, trends, data and projections to attack this desperation game for the Flyers, trying to keep their playoff heartbeat pumping for a few more days.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Analysis

With the way Carolina is playing, it’s hard to back the Flyers here as the years of disappointment in Raleigh may finally come to an end with the way the Canes are rolling teams. Many hockey pundits are probably waiting for the Hurricane collapse, but it’s unlikely here with a current eight-game winning streak while also covering the puck line in a very impressive seven straight road games. The Flyers have also lost the 1P in six straight home games when playing as an underdog and coming off a loss.

Carolina is on an 11-game winning streak against Philadelphia when playing as the favorite, and winners of four straight road games as the favorite. Carolina has also covered three of the last four puck lines against the Flyers. The Under has hit in the last five meetings, along with seven straight games for Carolina when playing at night. Moving to player props, Trevor Zegras scored the only goal for Philly in Game 3, and has scored in four straight home games when facing the Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Best Bet, Pick & Prediction

Best Bet: CAR (+145)
Score Prediction: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 1

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Odds

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Information

  • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Time: 6:10 p.m. ET
  • Network: TNT
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena – 5.4 goals per game; 15-25-5 O/U
  • Series Score: Hurricanes 3-0

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Resources

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Key Players

Carolina Hurricanes

  • Sebastian Aho  – Last Game: (0 Goals, 1 Assists)
  • Jordan Staal – Last Game: (1 Goals, 1 Assists)
  • Frederik Andersen – Last Game: (1 Goals Against, 19 Saves)

Philadelphia Flyers

  • Porter Martone – Last Game: (0 Goals, 1 Assists)
  • Trevor Zegras – Last Game: (1 Goals, 0 Assists)
  • Dan Vladar – Last Game: (4 Goals Against, 31 Saves)

Photo Credit: AP/Matt Slocum

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