Penguins a win away from forcing a Game 7 against the Flyers after trailing series 3-0
The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of making NHL history by attempting to win a playoff series after trailing 3-0. They have won two consecutive games against the Philadelphia Flyers, forcing a Game 6. Captain Sidney Crosby has played a pivotal role in this comeback, contributing significantly in the last two games.
- ▪The Penguins have won two straight games to bring the series to 3-2.
- ▪Sidney Crosby had two assists in Game 5, contributing to a 3-2 victory.
- ▪The Flyers are trying to advance to the second round for the first time since 2020.
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Open this photo in gallery:Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby (right) is defended by Philadelphia Flyer Luke Glendening (41) during Game 5 of their first round playoff series in Pittsburgh on Monday.Gene J. Puskar/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Pittsburgh Penguins are halfway to history.Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are aiming to become just the fifth team in NHL history to win a series after trailing 3-0. They’ve won two straight games to force Game 6 in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.“It’s quite clear the situation for us is win or go home,” said Crosby, who had two assists in a 3-2 win Monday night.
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