Penguins vs. Flyers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 5 of NHL Playoffs Series
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series, staving off elimination and cutting Philadelphia's series lead to 3-2. Kris Letang scored the game-winning goal late in the second period, while Elmer Soderblom and Connor Dewar also found the net for Pittsburgh. The Flyers responded with goals from Alex Bump and Travis Sanheim, but couldn't complete the comeback. The series now shifts back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Wednesday night.
- ▪The Penguins won Game 5 by a score of 3-2, avoiding elimination and extending the series.
- ▪Elmer Soderblom scored his first career playoff goal, followed by goals from Connor Dewar and Kris Letang.
- ▪Travis Sanheim tied the game late in the second period with a goal for the Flyers before Letang's winner.
- ▪Philadelphia leads the series 3-2, with Game 6 set for Wednesday in Philadelphia.
- ▪Matvei Michkov was absent from the Flyers' lineup for Game 5.
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