Carolina Hurricanes sweep Flyers, advance to Eastern Conference Final
sportsMay 10, 202618440
Jackson Blake scored twice, including an overtime winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a 4-0 series sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers. The victory gives the Hurricanes an 8-0 start to the playoffs, the best playoff start since the 1985 Edmonton Oilers. As the Metropolitan Division No. 1 seed, Carolina will have home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference Final and will face either the Buffalo Sabres or the Montreal Canadiens. Their undefeated run and home-ice edge put the Hurricanes in strong position to contend for the Stanley Cup.