Flyers coach says team not mentally ready after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-03 02:32 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet admitted his squad was not mentally prepared for the opening Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, despite having beaten the Pittsburgh Penguins in the previous round. Tocchet said the team “just didn’t make any plays,” highlighting a lack of focus after their earlier playoff success, as reported by ESPN.
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