Flyers coach Rick Tocchet calls out his team after Game 5 loss: 'They've got to step it up'
The Philadelphia Flyers faced a setback in their playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, losing Game 5 and allowing the Penguins to narrow the series lead to 3-2. Coach Rick Tocchet emphasized the need for his team to improve their performance and creativity to secure a win in the upcoming Game 6. Despite some strong contributions from younger players, Tocchet called for more effort from the veteran members of the team.
- ▪The Flyers lost Game 5 to the Penguins with a score of 3-2.
- ▪Pittsburgh has now won two consecutive games, reducing Philadelphia's series lead to 3-2.
- ▪Coach Rick Tocchet expressed the need for his team to step up their game and play with more pace.
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OutKick Flyers coach Rick Tocchet calls out his team after Game 5 loss: 'They've got to step it up' Pittsburgh has won two straight to cut Philadelphia's series lead to 3-2 By Matt Reigle OutKick Published April 28, 2026 1:12pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. What started as a 3-0 waxing by the Philadelphia Flyers has suddenly turned into a series as the Pittsburgh Penguins have won two straight to force a Game 6 back in Philadelphia.
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