The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first round series of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
It felt like St. Louis Wednesday night at Jacks New Years Brigade in South Philadelphia
Flyers center Sean Couturier, playing on a torn MCL suffered in practice Tuesday, scored three goals and assisted on two others in a loss to the Penguins.
The Philadelphia Flyers avoided elimination by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5. They are hoping to do the same again in Game 6 Sunday at home.
The Penguins and Flyers haven't squared off in the playoffs in six years, but many of the key players on both teams remain. Will we see a return to the nastiness of years past? Or will skill win the day? Get set for the state championship here.
Taylor Hall and Brad Marchand are among the guys who have significantly stepped up their game this season, from establishing themselves as impact players to morphing from stars into supernovas. Plus, the NHL has a China problem -- and more Jersey Fouls.
