Projected Lineup: Round 2, Game 4 at Philadelphia

Key Points:

• The Carolina Hurricanes aim to close out their second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4, maintaining strong offensive performances from key forwards Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven, and Jackson Blake, who have combined for 24 points in seven playoff games.
• In Game 3, when the top line was held scoreless, Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov stepped up, contributing significantly on special teams with goals and assists.
• Defenseman Alexander Nikishin returned from a concussion and is expected to play again, bolstering the Hurricanes' defensive lineup.
• Goaltender Frederik Andersen continues his exceptional postseason performance, leading all goalies with a .956 save percentage and 1.02 goals against average, aiming to help Carolina reach the Eastern Conference Final for the fourth time in eight seasons.
• The Hurricanes' projected lineup features a balanced forward and defensive group with special teams strategies involving faceoff specialist Jordan Staal and dynamic power play units.