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Down 2-0 to Flyers in NHL playoffs, Crosby, Penguins remain hopeful
Dan Vladar made 27 saves as Philadelphia stopped all seven Pittsburgh power plays and took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
- On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 at PPG Paints Arena, securing a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
- Stifling Pittsburgh's power play, the Flyers' penalty kill has stopped all seven of the Penguins' attempts while allowing just three shots total throughout the series.
- Goaltender Dan Vladar made 27 saves in his Game 2 shutout against Stuart Skinner, while forward Garnet Hathaway registered a goal and an assist for the Flyers.
- "The urgency is heightened," Sidney Crosby said as the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Wednesday, with the Penguins attempting to overcome their 0-2 deficit.
- For Game 3, the Penguins are expected to add 6-foot-6 forward Justin Brazeau to the lineup to spark their struggling offense, while Stuart Skinner starts in net.
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The Flyers’ much-maligned penalty kill has kept the Penguins’ potent power play in check
The Flyers haven’t conceded a power-play goal during the first round series, stopping all seven of the Pittsburgh’s attempts and allowing just three shots total, according to Natural Stat Trick.
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