Flyers Practice: Lines, York’s Stick Returned, & Getting Ready for Carolina
The Philadelphia Flyers held a brief practice at their training center in Voorhees, NJ, ahead of Game 1 of Round 2 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Rick Tocchet initially disliked the team's short break but later appreciated the consistency in routine. The practice included line drills, zone entry/exit exercises, and power-play work before the team traveled to Raleigh.
- ▪The Flyers practiced for the first time since defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1.
- ▪Coach Rick Tocchet adjusted his view on the team's two-day break, favoring routine consistency.
- ▪Cam York had his stick returned and participated, and the team ran 5-on-3 power-play drills.
- ▪Projected lines included combinations featuring Zegras, Dvorak, Michkov, and Konecny.
- ▪The Flyers face the Hurricanes, who had a longer break, in Game 1 after a condensed preparation window.
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