Andrei Svechnikov was unable to play due to illness, allowing Brendan Lemieux to make his first appearance since November 4 for the #Canes. Michael Bunting scored the game-opening goal, putting the #Canes ahead 1-0. However, a rebound from a shot allowed the Flyers to tie the game 1-1 with a breakaway goal from Travis Konecny. The second period ended with the #Canes leading 2-1, and Seth Jarvis added late insurance with a goal, securing a 3-1 win for the #Canes. Kochetkov made 27 stops in net for the #Canes, who now have a 4-1 victory in Philadelphia.
Flyers have scored four goals in their last four games, a stretch in which they’ve gone 1-3-0. They’re 11-10-1 overall.
W! Andrei Svechnikov's absence creates opportunities for Michael Bunting and Brendan Lemieux, and they both play a key role in tonight's 4-1 win in Philadelphia. 27 stops for Kochetkov in net, who earns a second win in as many games for the #Canes. https://t.co/xnUxRc5fuf
Seth Jarvis gives the #Canes some late insurance! He squeaks one through Hart with 3:26 to go in regulation to make it a 3-1 game.
Canes have a 2-1 lead over #Flyers after two. Shots, 26-21, Carolina, which will have a PP to start the third.
40 minutes down, 20 (or more) to go in Philly. 2-1, #Canes. For the first half of that frame, the Flyers looked like they were really building their game. Then, Carolina gets a goal from their fourth line to jump back in front. Should be a fun finish!
Flyers trail Hurricanes 2-1 at second intermission. Flyers don't have a comeback win yet this season. Scott Laughton was whistled for crosschecking at the final buzzer of the period.
Canes lead 2-1 after two. Been a pretty evenly played game but Laughton's giveaway in front of the net leading to Carolina's second goal is the difference at the moment.
Flyers down 2-1 after 40 minutes. They've had stretches of strong play to be sure, it's just that Carolina has always matched it with even better surges of their own.
1-1. As the #Canes were attacking, a rebound from a shot pops to a Flyer, who springs Travis Konecny in on a breakaway after slipping behind the defense. 12:44 to go in the second period.
1-1. As the #Canes were attacking, a rebound from a shot pops to a Flyer, who springs Travis Konecny in on a breakaway after changing behind the defense. 12:44 to go in the second period.
Konecny breakaway goal ends Flyers' scoreless drought at 114:35, dating back to late second period of Rangers game on Friday. 1-1
Flyers trail the Hurricanes 1-0 at first intermission. Carter Hart made 10 saves on 11 shots. Flyers went 0 for 1 on the power play.
So much to love about the #Canes' game-opening goal. The slick little drop-off on the zone entry from Jarvis, the deceptive backhand from Aho. Chatfield and Orlov show no indecision, firing right away. Bunting puts it home, getting his fifth tally of the season. https://t.co/HoxEryGnzq
Canes score to make it 1-0, Michael Bunting with the tally. Pounced on a loose puck in front and put it past Hart.
The #Canes are on the board early! Michael Bunting, promoted to the top line with Svechnikov out, taps one home just 5:39 in. 1-0.
With the surprise announcement of Andrei Svechnikov not playing tonight due to an illness, Brendan Lemieux will play for the first time since November 4. Bunting - Aho - Jarvis Teravainen - Kotkaniemi - Necas Martinook - Staal - Fast Lemieux - Drury - Noesen Slavin - Burns… https://t.co/Pz0n7ZrHPU