News Summary

• Philadelphia opened the Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3–2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
• The Flyers’ path to the win featured two crucial elements: The Penguins’ experience level showed in their ability to stay within striking distance.
• Even when the Penguins created opportunities, Philadelphia’s defense and goaltending carried enough weight to turn chances into outcomes.
• A single goal, a single stop, and a single sequence can decide the first chapter before both teams even reach the adjustment games.