The Flyers remained defiant after a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 on Monday, putting them in a 2-0 hole against the Hurricanes, and coach Rick Tocchet told reporters that "we keep hearing that we're dead, but the guys won't give up."
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series in Raleigh. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour praised his team's strong start, while Flyers coach Rick Tocchet admitted his team wasn't mentally prepared after celebrating their series win over the Penguins on Wednesday. Carolina has now won five straight postseason games, allowing just five goals total.
