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Flyers One Win From Sweep as Penguins Face Elimination in Game 4

A victory would send Philadelphia to Round 2 against the Hurricanes–Senators winner.

Overview

  • Game 4 in South Philadelphia airs nationally on TNT and truTV with streaming on HBO Max, with local coverage on NBC Sports Philadelphia and a scheduled 8 p.m. puck drop likely closer to 8:25.
  • Starting goalie Dan Vladar is a game-time decision after a Game 3 collision with Bryan Rust, and Sam Ersson is poised to start if needed after posting a .912 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average post break.
  • Philadelphia has controlled the series by seizing second periods after slow starts, and it won Game 3 by a 5-2 score despite Pittsburgh scoring first.
  • History points to a quick finish, with NHL teams only 4-209 all-time when trailing 3-0 and the Flyers 10-0 when holding such a lead.
  • A sweep would be the Flyers' first since 1995, adding weight to a rivalry that has flared with frequent penalties and heavy emotion in this series.