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Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Flyers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the first-round series.
Evgeni Malkin scored as part of his two-point game, Sidney Crosby set up two goals and Kris Letang had an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers are set with a playoff matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. See when the series starts, how to watch and buy tickets.
Sergei Bobrovsky allowed six goals on 19 shots before being pulled at 9:53 of the second period, and Daniil Tarasov made nine saves on 12 shots in relief for the Panthers (37-36-3), who have lost four of six. A.J. Greer had a goal and an assist.
Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.
The Penguins won that series in five games, the first-ever playoff series win against the Flyers in Pittsburgh's history. A year later, in the 2009 Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the Penguins beat the Flyers again, winning the series 4-2 en route to winning the Stanley Cup.
Most of the Penguins get high marks — with one big exception — as a very successful regular season winds down.
Gritty was not yet the Flyers mascot the last time Philly played the Penguins in the playoffs, but his vendetta against their mascot, Iceburgh, has been there since Day 1.
The 27-year-old goalie has reached the Stanley Cup Final the past two seasons. This is different, though. Instead of Connor McDavid, Skinner plays behind Sidney Crosby. Instead of the Edmonton Oilers,
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.