Late Goal from Teravainen Propels Hurricanes to 3-2 Win Over Flyers
Flyers struggled with missed power-play opportunities while the Hurricanes won through a single man-advantage chance; Philadelphia's power play remains the league's worst for a third season in a row.
- The Philadelphia Flyers had five unsuccessful power-play opportunities during their game against the Carolina Hurricanes, continuing their trend of having the league's worst power play for a third straight season.
- In contrast, the Carolina Hurricanes capitalized on their only power-play opportunity, showcasing a clear differentiation in man-advantage effectiveness between the two teams.
- Teuvo Teravainen of the Hurricanes scored the winning goal with just 3 minutes and 47 seconds remaining in the game, breaking a tie and leading to a 3-2 victory over the Flyers.
- Despite the loss, Flyers coach John Tortorella commented positively on the team's effort, acknowledging that while they faced challenges, they also demonstrated a strong play against one of the NHL's top teams.
- The Flyers' Owen Tippett and Garnet Hathaway each scored a goal during the match, but ultimately, their efforts were not enough to secure a victory over the more potent Hurricanes.