In a major blow to the Philadelphia Flyers' chances in their second-round NHL playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, key players Scott Laughton and Cam Atkinson will face stiff competition without two crucial teammates. Flyers forward Keith Tkachuk's injury replacement, Scott Laughton, and Flyers' top scorer Cam Atkinson will be out for Game 2 due to injuries sustained in the previous match-up. The Flyers will have to rely on their backup players to step up and fill the void left by the injured duo, Niko Mikkola and Noah Cates. The Hurricanes, who took the first game of the series, will look to capitalize on the Flyers' misfortune and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Tippett, Nikishin both out again for Game 2 of Flyers-Hurricanes 2nd-round series in NHL playoffs Newsday
