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Battle of PA: Stanley Cup Playoffs Ignite
19 Apr
Summary
- Penguins host Flyers in Game 1 of their playoff series.
- This marks Pittsburgh's first playoff appearance since 2022.
- Philadelphia returns to the postseason after a five-year drought.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, featuring a historic "Battle of Pennsylvania" between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Game 1 is being hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. This matchup sees Pittsburgh, the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division, facing the No. 3 seeded Flyers.
The Penguins are making their first playoff appearance since 2022, a notable return after missing the postseason. The Flyers, on the other hand, are celebrating their return to playoff hockey after a five-season drought, marking a significant achievement for the franchise.
This series represents the eighth playoff encounter between these two storied rivals. Historically, Philadelphia holds an edge with four series wins, while Pittsburgh has won three. Their last playoff meeting was in 2018, when the Penguins emerged victorious. The winner of this series will advance to face either the Carolina Hurricanes or the Ottawa Senators in the second round.
