Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Penguins coach is loving what he sees from his two goalies. Pittsburgh is weighing who to start for Game 1 against the Flyers.

Malkin, Crosby and Letang help the Penguins beat the Devils to clinch a playoff spot

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.

Penguins, Flyers prepare for Commonwealth showdown: 10 things to know

The Penguins allowed 3.27 goals per game this season. Edmonton and Anaheim are the only NHL playoff teams with a worse goals-against average. In games with Lizotte in the lineup, the Penguins allowed 2.67 goals per game. In games without Lizotte in the lineup, the Penguins allowed 4.48 goals per game.

Didn't watch the Penguins this season? Here's what to know before the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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.

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.