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Carolina Hurricanes Triumph Over Philadelphia Flyers in Shootout at Lenovo Center

The Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 win in a thrilling shootout at Lenovo Center. This victory improved the Canes' record to 21-9-2, while the Flyers now stand at 16-9-6. The game was tightly contested, with both teams showcasing their defensive prowess and goaltending skills.


Dec 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) avoids a check by Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw the Hurricanes take an early lead with two goals. Taylor Hall and William Carrier each found the back of the net, setting an aggressive tone for Carolina. Hall's goal was particularly noteworthy as it came from a well-executed powerplay opportunity, assisted by Sean Walker and Jackson Blake.


Second Period


The second period remained scoreless as both teams tightened their defenses. The Flyers managed to hold off several attempts by Carolina to extend their lead, thanks in part to their effective penalty kill strategy that thwarted multiple powerplay opportunities for the Canes.


Dec 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (36) collides with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (36) and goaltender Dan Vladar (80) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Third Period


In the third period, Philadelphia mounted a comeback effort. They scored twice to level the game at 2-2, demonstrating resilience and determination on offense. Despite being outshot by Carolina throughout most of this segment, they capitalized on key moments to keep themselves in contention.


Overtime & Shootout


With neither team able to break through during overtime despite some close calls from both sides, it all came down to a shootout showdown. Brandon Bussi stood tall for Carolina between the pipes during this crucial phase of play; his saves were instrumental in securing victory for his team as he denied all three attempts from Philadelphia shooters.


Dec 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) takes a shot against Philadelphia Flyers center Rodrigo Abols (18) and right wing Travis Konecny (11) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

As fans look forward eagerly towards future matchups after such intense action today - including another exciting contest scheduled against Nashville Predators on December 17th at Bridgestone Arena (8:00 PM EDT), available via ESPN+ or FDSSO TV networks - don't miss out! Share your thoughts about this epic clash using #CanesVsFlyersRecap online now!

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