Penguins fend off elimination again with 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5, avoiding elimination for the second time in 48 hours. Sidney Crosby contributed two assists despite a knee injury, helping the Penguins cut the Flyers' series lead to 3-2. Game 6 will take place in Philadelphia, where the Flyers face pressure to avoid a historic playoff collapse.
- ▪Connor Dewar, Kris Letang, and Elmer Soderblom scored for the Penguins in Game 5.
- ▪Sidney Crosby provided two assists despite suffering a knee injury during the game.
- ▪The Penguins have shown resilience, winning two consecutive games to stay alive in the series.
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Open this photo in gallery:Pittsburgh Penguin Elmer Soderblom (25) celebrates with Ben Kindel (81) and Anthony Mantha (39) after scoring against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of play in 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 AccountConnor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday night.Sidney Crosby shook off a shot to his left knee to add two assists for the Penguins, who cut the Flyers’ lead in the best-of-seven series to 3-2.Game 6 is Wednesday in Philadelphia, where the…
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