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O&B Puckcast Episode #297 Flyers-Pens at a Turning Point with Anthony Mingioni YouTube video by O&B Puckcast

🚨 LIVE Thursday @ 6 PM! 😃

The #IgniteTheOrange are leading their playoff series against the #LetsGoPens. We’re back with @anthonymingioni.bsky.social of @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social to analyze both teams and the series’ direction. See ya then! 🏒 🥅 😎

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5 observations: Flyers continue to put on defensive clinic, take down Penguins in shutout for 2-0 series lead - PHLY Sports The Flyers continued to stifle the Penguins and their star-powered offense, and cruised to a 3-0 victory and a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series.

The Flyers' defensive clinic continues, Owen Tippett delivers one of his signature "we're not losing" performances, and Dan Vladar finally gets his shutout.

That was the roadmap to a 2-0 series lead over the Penguins. 5 observations on the Flyers' win:
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In today’s #NHL Rumor Mill, we have the latest on contract talks between the Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky, plus updates on the Jets and Predators. www.spectorshockey.net/2026/04/nhl-...

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Flyers are getting just what they need from their depth as they take 2-0 series lead The Flyers' fourth line and penalty kill have been immense to help them head back to Philadelphia with a 2-0 series lead.

Skilled players making skilled plays and reliable goaltending are the bare minimum in the playoffs.

But there has to be more. The Flyers are getting more, and it's why they're up 2-0 on the Penguins.

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Should the Blackhawks make a major move for a scoring winger? What areas could the Rangers look to improve this summer? Find out in today’s #NHL Rumor Mill. www.spectorshockey.net/2026/04/nhl-...

Flyers’ Porter Martone seems ready for the spotlight, with help from a good friend Martone's friendship with another young player who made quite a splash is helping him adjust to NHL life.

Porter Martone seems ready for the spotlight.

What helped him to be so prepared?

Some advice from a good friend that made an instant impact, himself.

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Here’s @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social coverage schedule for the #Flyers-#Pens series.

@bmeltzer.bsky.social has you for his Pre-Game notes on Game Days, as well as a Between The Games column on off days!

I’ll be handling the “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” Post-Game reports.

Drysdale, Zegras savor ‘full-circle moment’ in playoffs with Flyers | NHL.com Defenseman, forward quickly make impact against Penguins, started NHL careers with Ducks

"Once I get traded, you probably think that's probably it for the rest of our careers." From Ducks teammates to Flyers playoff performers, it's been "a full-circle moment" for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale. www.nhl.com/news/jamie-d...

Vets step up, kids look more than ready as stifling defensive effort carries Flyers to Game 1 win - PHLY Sports The vets led the way. The kids adjusted, adapted, provided the necessary support. And as a result, the Flyers are up 1-0 over the Penguins in their best-of-seven series.

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Philadelphia Flyers’ Travis Sanheim, Sean Couturier set tone in Game 1 win over Penguins (Gift Article) A couple of Philly veterans got their younger, less experienced teammates settled in for playoff hockey in a strong opening performance.

It's been established that the Flyers don't have nearly the same playoff experience as the Pens.

But they still have a few guys that have been through this before, and two of them, in particular, set the tone in Game 1.

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O&B Puckcast Episode #296 Flyers Are Playoff Bound! with Bill Meltzer YouTube video by O&B Puckcast

🚨 NEW O&B Puckcast! 🏒🔥

🎙️ @bmeltzer.bsky.social from @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social
🎰 #LetsGoFlyers beat odds, make playoffs!
🥅 Dan Vladar, Flyers MVP
👶 Kids seal lineup gaps
🎥 Tocchet tweaks: Zegras/Michkov/Coots
📱 @ADiMarco25 of @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social

📺 : youtu.be/GE8H4DcsnrM

WHAT A SHOT 🎯

PORTER MARTONE RIPS ONE HOME IN HIS FIRST EVER GAME IN THE #STANLEYCUP PLAYOFFS!

🇺🇸: /espn
🇨🇦: /Sportsnet & /TVASports

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O&B Puckcast Episode #296 Flyers Are Playoff Bound! with Bill Meltzer YouTube video by O&B Puckcast

🚨 NEW O&B Puckcast! 🏒🔥

🎙️ @bmeltzer.bsky.social from @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social
🎰 #LetsGoFlyers vs Pens preview / predictions
🥅 Dan Vladar, Flyers MVP
👶 Kids seal lineup gaps
🎥 Tocchet tweaks: Zegras/Michkov/Coots
📱 @ADiMarco25 of @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social

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The Battle of Pennsylvania ECQF Preview - Hockey HotStove The Battle of Pennsylvania rages anew. For the first time in eight years, the Philadelphia Flyers will take on the arch-rival Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs.

The Big @hockeyhotstove.bsky.social Battle of Pennsylvania Preview from me & @bmeltzer.bsky.social!

We dive into the teams, matchups, storylines, & more in the #Flyers & #Penguins ECQF series!

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Check out the latest on Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly, Canucks center Elias Pettersson, and Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton in today’s #NHL Rumor Mill. www.spectorshockey.net/2026/04/nhl-...

The final two Western Conference first-round series are set, Connor McDavid wins the Art Ross Trophy, Nathan MacKinnon takes home the Richard Trophy, the Canucks reportedly fire GM Patrik Allvin, and more in today’s #NHL Morning Coffee Headlines. www.spectorshockey.net/2026/04/nhl-...

Bowness agrees to extension two days after ripping into Blue Jackets Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract extension to stay on as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports.

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McKenna remains No. 1 among North American skaters for 2026 NHL Draft | NHL.com Forward had 51 points for Penn State; Reid, Carels, Verhoeff, Rudolph round out top 5 in final rankings

Central Scouting final draft rankings:
Gavin McKenna No. 1 in North America - www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...
Ivar Stenberg tops the International list - www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

Winners and Losers From the 2025-26 NHL Regular Season The 2025-26 NHL regular season ends on Thursday. It's been a long journey of 1,312 games to determine which of the 16 teams in the 32-team league will advance to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, which b...

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Check out the latest on Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies, Predators forward Steven Stamkos, and Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov in today’s #NHL Rumor Mill. www.spectorshockey.net/2026/04/nhl-...

Flyers vs. Penguins series preview: How can Flyers defeat their in-state rivals? - PHLY Sports A first round playoff matchup between the Flyers and Penguins looms. What can Flyers fans expect from their in-state rivals? Can the Flyers advance?

My in-depth Flyers-Pens series preview, including:

- A deep dive on Pittsburgh's lineup
- Matchups Flyers can exploit
- Who has the edge at 5v5?
- Biggest concerns for the Flyers

Check it out here, for PHLY Diehards only:
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs preview The Penguins' scoring depth makes them the odds-on favorite in one of the first round's marquee matchups.

Can the Penguins' old guys deliver?

Is Porter Martone the Flyers' secret weapon?

Can you believe this is happening in 2026?

Our full Pittsburgh-Philadelphia preview, with roster analysis, big Qs and more ⤵️⤵️⤵️

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