‘I’m Here Now’: Hurricanes Nicolas Deslauriers Reflects on Surprise Playoff Matchup Against Flyers
Nicolas Deslauriers expressed surprise and focus as his Carolina Hurricanes faced his former team, the Philadelphia Flyers, in the second round of the playoffs. Traded at the deadline when the Flyers' postseason hopes seemed slim, Deslauriers now embraces his role with a Stanley Cup contender. He made a strong return to playoff hockey, playing a key role in the Hurricanes' series against the Ottawa Senators despite a four-year postseason absence.
- ▪Nicolas Deslauriers was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Carolina Hurricanes at the NHL trade deadline.
- ▪The Flyers had only a 3.8% chance of making the playoffs as of March 18th, but surged to reach the postseason.
- ▪Deslauriers played in his first playoff game since 2022 during the Hurricanes' sweep of the Ottawa Senators.
- ▪He cited a desire for change after limited playing time with the Flyers earlier in the season.
- ▪Deslauriers spent four seasons and played 195 games with the Flyers, the second most with any NHL team he has played for.
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