Watch-to-Watch: Flyers vs Pens, Game 5
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination, down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, with the series shifting back to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia is coming off an embarrassing 5-0 loss on home ice on Wednesday night and have been outscored in their three losses by a score of 17-1
Here is what to watch for tonight:
- Penguins: win would clinch 9th straight series win, longest streak by NHL team since the Red Wings from 1997-99
- Sidney Crosby (PIT): 32 career playoff points vs Flyers; only Wayne Gretzky (34) has more vs Flyers
- Matt Murray (PIT): 6 playoff shutouts are tied with Hall of Famers Harry Lumley and Terry Sawchuk for the most before a goalie's 24th birthday in Stanley Cup Playoff history
- Flyers: 1-16 all-time when trailing a series 3-1 (lone series win: 2010 Conference Semifinals vs Br
Flyers at Penguins, 7 ET (Penguins lead series 3-1)
Listen on 97.3 ESPN, 973ESPN.com and the 97.3 ESPN mobile app, coverage begins at 7 p.m.