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In a battle of grizzled veterans and young upstarts, the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers enter this second-round matchup in very different places.
The Hurricanes have reached the second round of the playoffs for the eighth consecutive year in 2026. In their perennial search for a Stanley Cup win, this round has proven to be tough for them in the past, going 3-4 over the last seven seasons.
Meanwhile, the Flyers have reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020. With a large group of young players coming into their own, this has been Philadelphia's best season in years.
In the first round, the Flyers defeated their in-state counterparts, the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2. On the other hand, the Hurricanes left no doubt in fans' minds, cruising to a 4-0 sweep against the Ottawa Senators.
Here's what you need to know to watch Hurricanes vs. Flyers, including broadcast information and start times.
Hurricanes vs. Flyers schedule
| May 2 | Game 1 at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
| May 4 | Game 2 at Carolina | 7 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
| May 7 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 9 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | 6 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 11 | Game 5 at Carolina* | TBA | ESPN, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
| May 13 | Game 6 at Philadelphia* | TBA | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 16 | Game 7 at Carolina* | TBA | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Where to watch Hurricanes vs. Flyers: TV channel, live stream
Games in the Hurricanes vs. Flyers series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when the previous series ends.
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 4 or 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |
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