Hurricanes Sweep Flyers, Go 8-0 in NHL Playoffs

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May 10, 2026

Hurricanes 8 0 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime in Game 4 on Saturday. Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake scored at 5:28 of overtime. Blake’s second goal of the game sealed the four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Hurricanes improved to 8-0 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes Make History: 8-0 in the 2026 Playoffs

ESPN reported the Carolina Hurricanes’ 8-0 start is the best playoff record in the NHL since 1987. The Carolina Hurricanes are the first team to open a Stanley Cup run at 8-0 in nearly four decades. Tracking on r/hockey confirmed the Hurricanes’ historic placement on Saturday night.

The Carolina Hurricanes swept both opponents in the first two rounds of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina won all four games in the first round and all four in the second round. The Hurricanes enter the Eastern Conference Finals without a single playoff loss in 2026.