Hurricanes vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - Dec. 14

The Carolina Hurricanes (20-9-2) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they face the Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-5) at home on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Sunday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Flyers have gone 5-3-2 while totaling 29 total goals (four power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.7%). They have allowed 27 goals.

Hurricanes vs. Flyers Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Flyers 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-252)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes have a 20-9-2 record overall, with a 7-2-9 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • Carolina is 7-2-1 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
  • Carolina finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 21 games (18-1-2, 38 points).
  • In the 12 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-4-0 record (16 points).
  • In the 28 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 19-7-2 (40 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers (16-9-5 overall) have posted a record of 7-5-12 in contests that have needed OT this season.
  • Philadelphia has earned eight points (2-4-4) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Flyers scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • Philadelphia has six points (2-3-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Flyers have scored at least three goals in 16 games, earning 30 points from those contests.
  • Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 8-4-1 (17 points).
  • The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Flyers finished 7-5-4 in those matchups (18 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Flyers AVG Flyers Rank
5th 3.29 Goals Scored 2.83 24th
10th 2.81 Goals Allowed 2.8 9th
2nd 32.9 Shots 24.9 31st
1st 24 Shots Allowed 25.6 5th
29th 15.05% Power Play % 17.28% 23rd
20th 78.82% Penalty Kill % 81.52% 16th

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