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Penguins-Flyers Game 3 preview
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Penguins face a critical Game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers, trailing 0-2 in the series. After a frustrating Game 2 with 75 attempted shots, the Penguins need to improve their performance to stay in the playoffs.
Key points
- Penguins trail 0-2 in the series against the Flyers
- Penguins had 75 attempted shots in Game 2
- Stuart Skinner is the standout player for the Penguins
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This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.
Frustration and missed shots clung to the Penguins as the minutes ticked away in the Pittsburgh Penguins (0-2) shutout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers Monday. Or perhaps it was the Philadelphia Flyersâ win at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguinsâ season hangs by a thread with an 0-2 series deficit as the teams meet Wednesday in Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
In Game 2, the Penguins had a combined 75 attempted shots when totaling shots on goal (27), missed shots, and shots that were blocked, while the Flyers had just 35. The enormous disparity indicated where the game was played, but far from how it was played.
The Penguinsâ best player through two games has been goalie Stuart Skinner, who, despite pedestrian statistics, has been brilliant in keeping the Penguins in games, despite turnovers and team defense breakdowns yielding Grade A scoring chances.
To the Flyersâ credit, they have humbly suffocated the life from the Penguinsâ offensive attack and done so with nary a skate out of place. Goalie Dan Vladar has made the required saves, further burnishing his starter credentials, which he began earning later in the regular season.
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Q&A
What is the current series score between the Penguins and Flyers?
The Penguins are currently trailing the Flyers 0-2 in the series.
How many shots did the Penguins attempt in Game 2 against the Flyers?
The Penguins attempted a total of 75 shots in Game 2, including shots on goal, missed shots, and blocked shots.
Who has been the standout player for the Penguins in the series so far?
Goalie Stuart Skinner has been the standout player for the Penguins, keeping them competitive despite the team's struggles.
