Flyers rip off two road wins to open playoffs, put Penguins on their heels
NBC Sports Philadelphia • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Flyers took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-0 road win, marking their first time winning the first two games of a playoff series since 2012.
- Goalie Dan Vladar was outstanding, recording a shutout by stopping all 27 shots and providing strong leadership during Pittsburgh's third-period push.
- Rookie Porter Martone impressed again with his second playoff goal in two games, highlighting his quick adaptation and confidence after recently joining from college.
- The Flyers' penalty kill was perfect, successfully defending five power plays, while they also managed to keep star Penguin Sidney Crosby scoreless through two games.
- The series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3, marking the Flyers’ first home playoff game since 2018, with the team aiming to maintain their momentum in front of a home crowd.
