NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes Clinch Dominant Series Sweep Over Flyers The Carolina Hurricanes have made a resounding statement in the Eastern Conference playoffs, sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 in their best-of-7 series after taking game 6 in thrilling fashion. A late-night goal from Jackson Blake in overtime sealed the win for the Hurricanes, who will now move on to the Eastern Conference Final. The Flyers, on the other hand, will be left to ponder what could have been after a disappointing series that saw them unable to capitalize on home-ice advantage. The Hurricanes' dominant performance has set them up for a potential showdown with the top-seeded team in the East.


PHILADELPHIA -- Jackson Blake scored at 5:31 of overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 to complete the Eastern Conference Second Round best-of-7 series sweep at ...