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Dan Muse Makes Big Goalie Decision Before Penguins-Flyers NHL Playoffs Series
TL;DR
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse has made a crucial decision regarding the starting goalie for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Fans were eager to know who would take the position as the playoffs approach.
Key points
- Dan Muse is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- The Penguins are facing the Philadelphia Flyers in the playoffs.
- The starting goalie decision was a major topic among fans.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner
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One of Pittsburgh Penguins fans' biggest questions leading into the team's first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers was who would start between the pipes in Game 1 on Saturday night?
Penguins head coach Dan Muse answered that question Saturday morning.
"Dan Muse said Stuart Skinner will start Game 1 against Philadelphia," Penguins team reporter Michelle Crechiolo posted on X.
Skinner earned the nod over Arturs Silovs, at least to begin the best-of-seven set.
The former went 2-0-1 in three starts vs. the Flyers this season, recording 64 saves on 71 shots.
Skinner finished the regular season 12-9-5 with 80 goals allowed and 617 saves, good for an .885 save percentage.
Silovs was 19-12-8 with 115 goals allowed and 905 saves, finishing with an .887 save percentage.
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Q&A
Who is starting as the goalie for the Penguins in the playoffs against the Flyers?
Dan Muse has confirmed the starting goalie for the Penguins in their playoff series against the Flyers.
What was the main concern for Penguins fans before the playoff series?
Fans were primarily concerned about who would start in goal for the Penguins in their first-round playoff series against the Flyers.
