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Flyers-Hurricanes game Tuesday postponed due to COVID-19

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 1/11/22

At 24-7-2, the Carolina Hurricanes could've had a chance to jump into first place in the NHL's Eastern Conference on Tuesday. However, their scheduled contest against the Philadelphia Flyers has been postponed.

The NHL says tonight's game was ppd due to COVID-related issues w/ the Flyers

I confirmed with Flyers PR that per Chuck Fletcher, the Flyers -- as of now -- continue to have 4 players in the protocol, which is the same as yesterday when they were planning to play. @KYWNewsradio https://t.co/FAr7t3HgVH
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) January 11, 2022

The Florida Panthers (23-7-5) and Tampa Bay Lightning (23-9-5) are both tied atop the conference with 51 points, while the Hurricanes and New York Rangers (23-10-4) are just behind with 50 points. The Flyers (13-15-7) are tied with the Columbus Blue Jackets (16-16-1) and New Jersey Devils (14-17-5) at 33 points for the fourth-worst record in the East.

Under head coach Rod Brind'Amour, the Hurricanes have made the playoffs in each of the last three seasons -- after missing the postseason the previous 10 years -- but haven't advanced past the Conference Finals. The Flyers are trying to avoid missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1994.

The Hurricanes are next scheduled to host the Blue Jackets at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Flyers are slated to face the Boston Bruins on the road at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday as well.

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