Flyers' Tippett, Hurricanes' Nikishin Out for Opener of 2nd-Round Series
The Flyers’ regular-season goals leader is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury after missing practice and morning skate, coach Tocchet said.
- Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett missed Game 1 of the second-round Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury.
- Tippett led the Flyers with 28 goals and 23 assists during the regular season, though he has dealt with a lingering injury throughout the team's postseason run.
- With Tippett sidelined, Garnet Hathaway is expected to return to the fourth line alongside Sean Couturier and Luke Glendening as Philadelphia adjusts its roster.
- Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains in concussion protocol and is questionable, while forward Nikolaj Ehlers returned after missing the entire first-round series against Ottawa.
- The Flyers consider Tippett day-to-day, with coach Tocchet stating, "It's a game-time decision," regarding his availability for future contests.
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Flyers suffer huge loss ahead of Game 1.
The Philadelphia Flyers will be entering a very challenging series with a significant piece of their lineup on the sidelines.The signs of bad news began early on Saturday morning for the Flyers when veteran defenseman Owen Tippett remained on the ice long after practice with other regular healthy scratches. There was concern that Tippett could miss Game 1 of the second round series between the Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes, and that concern has…
Flyers’ Tippett doubtful for Game 1 against Hurricanes - Daily Faceoff
The Philadelphia Flyers could be without one of their key forwards for Game 1 of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, with Kevin Kurz reporting that winger Owen Tippett is “doubtful,” hours before faceoff. According to local reports, Tipppet stayed on the ice with scratches after the regulars left an optional skate and head coach Rick Tocchet said Friday that “it’s a game-time decision,” and that “they’ve…
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