In Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on May 7, 2026, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The win gives the Hurricanes a commanding 3-0 series lead, putting the Flyers on the brink of elimination.
Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov each scored power-play goals, while Jalen Chatfield added a short-handed goal, highlighting a strong special teams performance. The Hurricanes' penalty kill was perfect, and goaltender Frederik Andersen made 25 saves.
The Flyers' lone goal came from Travis Konecny in the second period. Philadelphia goaltender Samuel Ersson stopped 28 of 31 shots. Game 4 is scheduled for May 9 in Raleigh.
