Tocchet looks for Flyers to 'figure it out quickly' entering Game 2 against Hurricanes
Rick Tocchet said Philadelphia must generate more pressure and improve special teams after managing nine shots through two periods.
- On Saturday, May 2, the Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, with Coach Rick Tocchet emphasizing the need for quick adjustments after the 3-0 defeat.
- Carolina's aggressive skating smothered Philadelphia's attack early in the series opener, leading to a 2-0 lead by the second period and a 3-0 victory.
- Natural Stat Trick reported Carolina held a 17-7 edge in scoring chances at 5-on-5 play and a 5-2 edge in high-danger chances, while Philadelphia managed just two shots through four power plays.
- Tocchet urged players to adjust their mindset, stating, "We've got to hit singles every shift," as the team emphasized the need to respond with urgency before Game 2.
- The Flyers aim for a competitive response in Game 2 as Tocchet stated, "Tomorrow night we want 21 guys wanting the puck," to challenge Carolina's relentless pressure.
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Tocchet looks for Flyers to 'figure it out quickly' entering Game 2 against Hurricanes
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Tocchet challenges Flyers to want the ‘hard ice' and ‘confrontation'
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Flyers seemed almost stunned by the Hurricanes’ relentless pressure. When dissecting the film of Game 1, it probably didn’t take long for Rick Tocchet to identify the issues. That’s because they happened right off the bat. “From my experience, it’s a little bit of a mindset going into a game, going into an environment that’s loud, it’s a team that’s going to press and they’re going to get at you,” Tocchet said Sunday afternoo…
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