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Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers face off for Game 1 of first round of playoffs
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off in Game 1 of the playoffs, marking their first postseason appearances in years. The Penguins finished second in the Metro Division, while the Flyers claimed third place.
Key points
- Penguins finished second in the Metro Division
- Flyers finished third in the Metro Division
- Both teams are making playoff appearances after several years
- Penguins have a historical advantage in playoff series against Flyers
- Crosby and Malkin are key players for the Penguins
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This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com.
A pair of underdogs, supposed to be in the throes of rebuilding, surprised everyone and finished second and third in the Metro Division.
The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed second place and their first playoff appearance since 2022, while the Philadelphia Flyers surged to third place and their first playoff appearance since 2020.
The Penguins are 3-4 all-time in a postseason series against the Flyers, but the Penguins have advanced to at least the second round of the playoffs eight times in the 16 playoff runs they’ve had with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in the lineup. In five of the 16 runs, the Penguins have gone to at least the Conference Final.
The Penguins have four players who will make their Stanley Cup Playoffs debut: Egor Chinakhov, Ben Kindel, Elmer Soderblom, and Ryan Shea.
The Penguins scored seven power-play goals on 18 opportunities (38.9%) during the regular season against the Flyers.
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When is Game 1 of the Penguins vs Flyers playoff series?
Game 1 of the Penguins vs Flyers playoff series is scheduled for April 2023.
What is the playoff history between the Penguins and Flyers?
The Penguins have a 3-4 all-time record in postseason series against the Flyers.
Who are key players to watch in the Penguins vs Flyers series?
Key players to watch include Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for the Penguins.
