Pittsburgh Penguins seek to force Game 7 against Philadelphia Flyers in NHL playoffs
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 29
Pittsburgh Penguins seek to force Game 7 against Philadelphia Flyers in NHL playoffs
6 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 29
The Penguins, trailing 3-0 earlier, now face the Flyers in Game 6 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Silovs expected to start and Flyers coach Rick Tocchet considering a goalie change due to Vladar's injury.
A Penguins win would make them only the 11th NHL team to force a Game 7 after a 3-0 deficit, with just four having completed the comeback.
The Flyers, leading the series 3-2, lost Game 5 and may adjust their lineup, while both teams seek veteran contributions and a strong start in this pivotal Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup.
Can the Flyers overcome their first-period struggles to finally close out the series at home?
With a 3-0 comeback so rare, what is the true psychological pressure on each team tonight?
How will coach Tocchet's lineup changes impact the Flyers' chemistry in this elimination game?
After being scratched, can Matvei Michkov provide the offensive spark Philadelphia desperately needs?
Is rookie sensation Porter Martone the key to unlocking the Flyers' struggling veteran offense?
Will Sidney Crosby's resurgence be enough to push the Penguins to a historic Game Seven?