Philadelphia at Carolina

This is the fifth home game over the last six contests for Carolina. They pulled off a win over Ottawa two home games ago and are coming off a 3-2 defeat to the mighty NY Rangers as a home dog. They face a Philadelphia team that is looking dreadful, losing eight of nine while ranked #29 in goals scored, #26 on the power play and #24 in goals allowed and penalty killing. The Flyers lost 5-2 to Washington on Thursday and have the league's worst record since October 27. The Flyers are 16-35 against a team with a losing record and 12-39 in their last 51 road games. Philadelphia is averaging only 23.4 shots over its last five contests and generated a season-low 20 shots against the Capitals. Meanwhile, Carolina is 8-1 against a team with a winning percentage below .400. Carolina has won five straight at home against Philadelphia and eight of the last nine meetings overall, plus the home team is 4-1 when they clash. Play Carolina.