Carolina Hurricanes (19-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-4, in the Metropolitan Division)

Philadelphia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Carolina Hurricanes after the Hurricanes took down the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout.

Philadelphia has gone 16-9-4 overall with a 5-1-1 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Flyers are 10th in NHL play serving 10.2 penalty minutes per game.

Carolina has gone 19-9-2 overall with a 6-2-0 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Hurricanes have a 10-3-2 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Hurricanes won the previous meeting 4-3 in overtime.

TOP PERFORMERS: Trevor Zegras has 11 goal

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