What time is the Flyers vs. Penguins Game 5 on April 27?

Game 5 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Monday, April 27.

Which channel is broadcasting the Flyers vs. Penguins Game 5?

Game 5 of the Penguins vs. Flyers series will be shown on ESPN.

Who is Matvei Michkov and why was he scratched for Game 5?

Matvei Michkov is a Flyers forward who was scratched for Game 5 as he had no points in the series and averaged just over 10 minutes of ice time per game.

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Flyers Face Elimination in Game 5 vs. Penguins

28 Apr

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Summary

Flyers aim to clinch series in Game 5 on April 27.
Sidney Crosby, Arturs Silovs starred in Penguins' Game 4 win.
Matvei Michkov scratched, Alex Bump debuts for Flyers.

Flyers Face Elimination in Game 5 vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers will have another opportunity to clinch their first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, April 27. After a 4-2 loss in Game 4, where Sidney Crosby and goalie Arturs Silovs were instrumental for Pittsburgh, the series returns to Pittsburgh for Game 5. The Flyers aim to secure their spot in the second round, where the Carolina Hurricanes await the series winner.

For this crucial Game 5, the Flyers have made a lineup change, scratching forward Matvei Michkov, who had no points in the series. Alex Bump is expected to make his NHL playoff debut in Michkov's place. The Penguins will again start Arturs Silovs in net, who made 28 saves in their Game 4 victory. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.