The Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 3 in their NHL Playoffs series is set for puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 7, with the Hurricanes favored to win and returning a 1.53x payout if they come out on top, via PrizePicks.
The Hurricanes were able to overcome a 2-0 deficit in a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2. As the action shifts to Philadelphia, will Carolina put a stranglehold on the series?
Below, we'll break down our Hurricanes vs. Flyers prediction and picks for Thursday’s NHL Game 3, including the puck line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Hurricanes vs. Flyers Prediction, Winner, Over/Under – Thursday, May 7
The Flyers took control in the stages of Game 1 after D Jamie Drysdale and C Sean Couturier registered goals in the first 4:41 of the contest. The Hurricanes struck back midway through the opening period when LW Nikolaj Ehlers buried a power-play goal to cut the deficit in half.
After a scoreless second period, Hurricanes RW Seth Jarvis found the back of the net, which ultimately sent the game to overtime. Despite the Flyers having an abundance of scoring chances in the extra session, the veteran-laden Hurricanes got the last laugh as LW Taylor Hall scored the game-winning goal in front.
Getting off to a slow start, Carolina eventually dominated Philadelphia in the faceoff circle, winning 60.3% of draws in Game 2. The Hurricanes also outshot the Flyers 42-36 when the dust settled.
Following a deflating Game 2 loss, the Flyers are in desperate need of a win in Game 3. Given the defensive effort the Hurricanes have turned in this series, it could be a tall task.
Hurricanes vs. Flyers Winner Payout, Over/Under – Thursday, May 7
The Hurricanes enter Thursday’s Game 3 as road favorites against the Flyers, returning a 1.53x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Here are the full payouts for the Hurricanes vs. Flyers game on PrizePicks.
- Puck Line: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (2.5x payout)
- Over/Under: 5.5 (2.17x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Hurricanes 1.53x | Flyers 2.32x
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Timeline
Here is the full Hurricanes vs. Flyers timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Flyers, 90-58-14-7
Regular Season: Flyers, 90-56-14-7
Series: Hurricanes, 2-0
Hurricanes vs. Flyers Eastern Conference Semifinals Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NHL Playoffs
- Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Thursday, May 7, 8:00 p.m. ET in Philadelphia
- Game 4: Saturday, May 9, 6:00 p.m. ET in Philadelphia
- Games 5-7 if necessary
Hurricanes vs. Flyers Prediction on Winner for NHL Playoffs, Game 3
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Hurricanes vs. Flyers prediction on the Game 3 winner for Thursday, May 7.
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- The Hurricanes are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Flyers.
- Carolina has recorded a 1.17 goals-against-average in four games during the postseason.
- According to MoneyPuck, Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen leads all NHL goaltenders in goals saved above expected (10.1) in the postseason. He's tallied a 6-0-0 record, a 1.02 goals-against-average mark, and a .958 save percentage.
- The Hurricanes have registered the fifth-most shots on goal (201) among NHL Playoff teams.
- The Flyers have racked up just 2.25 goals per game during the postseason, ranking 11th.
- Philadelphia has converted 10.7% of its power-play opportunities this postseason, the fourth-worst percentage.
Hurricanes vs. Flyers Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 5/7/26
Here are the top Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers picks to target in Game 3 on PrizePicks for Thursday, May 7. Today’s NHL picks for PrizePicks include Andrei Svechnikov and Dan Vladar.
Hurricanes LW Andrei Svechnikov vs. Flyers Projection: 2.5 Shots on Goal
- Svechnikov has tallied at least 3 shots on goal in three of his six games this postseason.
- According to NHL Edge Stats, Svechnikov racked up 20 shots on goal thus far in the NHL Playoffs, which ranks in the 91st percentile.
- Svechnikov has produced 3.3 shots on goal per contest in the postseason.
- The Hurricanes star has uncorked 6 shots from high-danger areas, per NHL Edge Stats.
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Flyers G Dan Vladar vs. Hurricanes Projection: 26.5 Goalie Saves
- Vladar has recorded at least 27 saves in four of his eight games this postseason.
- The Flyers’ goaltender turned aside 39 of the 42 shots that he faced vs. the Hurricanes in Game 2.
- Vladar has registered a .969 save percentage when facing unblocked shots in the NHL Playoffs, which ranks fifth.
- The veteran has a 4-4-0 record to go along with a 1.89 goals-against-average and a .929 save percentage during the 2026 postseason.
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The Hurricanes are a perfect 6-0 to begin the NHL Playoffs and extended their undefeated streak thanks to an overtime win in Game 2. Can Carolina continue their dominance in Philly?
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