Preview: Round 2, Game 2 vs. Philadelphia
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Key Points:
- Carolina's top forward line, Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall, has been highly productive with 21 combined points in five games, including all goals in Game 1 against Philadelphia.
- Frederik Andersen has been stellar in goal for Carolina, recording a shutout in Game 1, setting a franchise record for playoff wins by a goaltender (24), and allowing only five goals in five games.
- Backup goaltenders Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov are available if needed, with Bussi finishing the regular season strong and Kochetkov recently returning from injury rehab.
- Philadelphia's head coach Rick Tocchet expressed disappointment with his team's mental readiness in Game 1, citing a lack of execution despite recent success in the previous playoff round.
- The Flyers played without key forward Owen Tippett due to a day-to-day status, replacing him with Garnet Hathaway, while goalie Dan Vladar struggled, allowing three goals on 23 shots in Game 1.
